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Uganda: 20-Year-Old Charged With 'Aggravated Homosexuality', Faces Death Penalty
allAfrica, 29 August 2023
For the first time in Uganda, a 20-year-old man was charged with "aggravated homosexuality", a crime punishable by death under the country's implemented anti-gay law. Read more »
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Uganda: Two Ugandans Face Death Penalty for Violating Anti-Gay Law
VOA, 30 August 2023
Two Ugandan males have become the first people who may face the death penalty under Uganda's new anti-homosexuality law. Read more »
Ugandan Man Faces Death Penalty For 'Aggravated Homosexuality'
A 20-year-old man faces the death penalty for aggravated homosexuality if he is convicted, according to Uganda's new anti-gay law that was implemented there on May 29, 2023, writes Jerry Chifamba for AllAfrica.
Uganda passed one of the most severe anti-LGBTI+ laws in the world in May 2023, defying criticism from western governments and human rights organisations.
A number of Ugandan government officials have been sanctioned by U.S. President Joe Biden's administration, following the passing of the new law.
Many other African countries too have beaten the anti-gay drum and the question remains, Why?
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