Uganda criticized over anti-gay proposals
CNN - Thu Dec 10, 3:43 pm ETProtesters called on the worldwide community to take action against Uganda Thursday as the African nation considers stricter laws against homosexuality.
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Protesters called on the worldwide community to take action against Uganda Thursday as the African nation considers stricter laws against homosexuality.
Dec. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Uganda won’t impose the death penalty nor life imprisonment for gay people in a refined bill that will probably be presented to Parliament in two weeks, James Nsaba Buturo, the minister of ethics and integrity, said.
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KAMPALA, Uganda - Proposed legislation would impose the death penalty for some gay Ugandans, and their family and friends could face up to seven years in jail if they fail to report them to authorities. Even landlords could be imprisoned for renting to homosexuals.
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Proposed legislation would impose the death penalty for some gay Ugandans, and their family and friends could face up to seven years in jail if they fail to report them to authorities. Even landlords could be imprisoned for renting to homosexuals. Gay rights activists say the bill, which has prompted growing international opposition, promotes hatred and could set back efforts to combat HIV/AIDS ...
Proposed legislation would impose the death penalty for some gay Ugandans, and their family and friends could face up to seven years in jail if they fail to report them to authorities. Even landlords could be imprisoned for renting to homosexuals. Gay rights activists say the bill, which has prompted growing international opposition, promotes hatred and could set back efforts to combat HIV/AIDS ...
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