Uganda officials arrested 16 LGBTQ activists this week under suspicion for engaging in gay sex, which is punishable by life in prison under current laws. The Guardian reports: "The 16 men, believed … [Read more...] about Ugandan Authorities Administer Anal Exams on 16 LGBTQ Activists Arrested on Suspicion of Gay Sex, Punishable by Life Imprisonment
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LGBT Activists Defiant After Police Shut Down Uganda Pride Parade: ‘The Spirit is Still Alive’
Police in Uganda today shut down a Gay Pride Parade in two locations outside the capital of Kampala after a government minister said they were staging an illegal activity. The AP reports: More … [Read more...] about LGBT Activists Defiant After Police Shut Down Uganda Pride Parade: ‘The Spirit is Still Alive’
It Looks Like Uganda Gay Pride Will Go On Despite Threats of Arrest, Prosecution – VIDEOS
Based on social media activity of LGBT activists in Uganda, it appears that a gay pride parade scheduled for this Saturday in the capital city of Kampala will go ahead as planned despite threats from … [Read more...] about It Looks Like Uganda Gay Pride Will Go On Despite Threats of Arrest, Prosecution – VIDEOS
Official Suggests Uganda Will Force LGBT People Into State-Run ‘Ex-Gay’ Program
Days after police violently raided a gay Pride event in Uganda, the nation's ethics minister on Monday announced a new government-sanctioned "ex-gay" therapy program. "A program to rehabilitate … [Read more...] about Official Suggests Uganda Will Force LGBT People Into State-Run ‘Ex-Gay’ Program
Police Raid LGBTQ Pride Event in Uganda, Arrest Leading Activists: WATCH
https://vimeo.com/177673759 Leading Ugandan LGBTQ activists including Frank Mugisha and Pepe Julian Onziema were arrested last night during the Mr. and Miss Pride Uganda 2016 at Venom … [Read more...] about Police Raid LGBTQ Pride Event in Uganda, Arrest Leading Activists: WATCH
Ugandan High School Reportedly Suspends 20 Students on Suspicion of Being Gay
When it comes to LGBT rights, you can't do much worse than Uganda. Same-sex relationships are illegal for both men and women in the country, and the crime can carry lengthy prison sentences. An … [Read more...] about Ugandan High School Reportedly Suspends 20 Students on Suspicion of Being Gay
Uganda’s New Homophobic Bill Is Even Worse Than Last Year’s Anti-Homosexuality Act
A government committee in Uganda has drafted a new anti-gay law, one that has the potential to be even more draconian than the country's (now-invalidated) Anti-Homosexuality Act. The Guardian … [Read more...] about Uganda’s New Homophobic Bill Is Even Worse Than Last Year’s Anti-Homosexuality Act
Here is Video of the Court Hearing Challenging Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act: WATCH
Yesterday we reported that Uganda's Constitutional Court heard a petition challenging the country's Anti-Homosexuality Act. Uganda's NTV network reported on the proceedings and uploaded … [Read more...] about Here is Video of the Court Hearing Challenging Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act: WATCH
Canada Denies Visas for 10 Ugandan Gay Activists Invited to Toronto’s World Pride Conference
Concerned that they would seek asylum upon arrival, Canada has denied visas for 10 Ugandan gay activists hoping to attend the World Pride human rights conference in June, the Star reports: Gay rights … [Read more...] about Canada Denies Visas for 10 Ugandan Gay Activists Invited to Toronto’s World Pride Conference
National Security Council Staff Meet with Ugandan Activist Frank Mugisha Over Anti-Gay Law
President Obama's National Security Council met with Ugandan activist Frank Mugisha yesterday to discuss the Anti-Homosexuality Law recently passed there and posted photos to Twitter. The NSC … [Read more...] about National Security Council Staff Meet with Ugandan Activist Frank Mugisha Over Anti-Gay Law
