Uganda Anti-Homosexuality bill: Life in prison for saying you're gay

Posted on AllSides March 22nd, 2023
From The Center
AFP

People who identify as gay in Uganda risk life in prison after parliament passed a new bill to crack down on homosexual activities.

It also includes the death penalty in certain cases.

A rights activist told the BBC the debate around the bill had led to fear of more attacks on gay people.

"There is a lot of blackmail. People are receiving calls that 'if you don't give me money, I will report that you are gay,'" they said.

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https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-65034343

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