The South African ambassador to Uganda and a former newspaper columnist Jon Qwelane has been fined for hate speech by a South African court. The … [Read more...] about South African Consul to Uganda Fined for Hate Speech Against Gays
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Uganda’s ‘Kill the Gays’ Bill is Alive, Carried Over to New Parliament
Jim Burroway at Box Turtle Bulletin reports that a BBC Network Africa segment discusses the agenda for the upcoming parliament in Uganda: The 9th … [Read more...] about Uganda’s ‘Kill the Gays’ Bill is Alive, Carried Over to New Parliament
Uganda’s ‘Kill the Gays’ Bill Shelved as Parliament Adjourns
The Ugandan parliament has adjourned for this session with no action on the controversial and condemned Anti-Homosexuality bill, aka the "Kill … [Read more...] about Uganda’s ‘Kill the Gays’ Bill Shelved as Parliament Adjourns
State Department Condemns Uganda’s ‘Kill the Gays’ Bill
The U.S. State Department's spokesman Mark Toner told reporters today that the agency was monitoring Uganda, where an Anti-Homosexuality bill is … [Read more...] about State Department Condemns Uganda’s ‘Kill the Gays’ Bill
Watch: Rachel Maddow Brings Us Up to Speed on Uganda’s Pending ‘Kill the Gays’ Bill
Rachel Maddow makes note of the latest developments regarding Uganda's "Kill the gays" bill, which the State Department is monitoring, … [Read more...] about Watch: Rachel Maddow Brings Us Up to Speed on Uganda’s Pending ‘Kill the Gays’ Bill
Ugandan ‘Kill the Gays’ Bill Vote Still on the Schedule
The concern that I expressed in my earlier post (below) that the AP had jumped the gun on news that the Uganda "kill the gays" bill was … [Read more...] about Ugandan ‘Kill the Gays’ Bill Vote Still on the Schedule
Barney Frank: Cut Off Aid to Uganda if ‘Kill the Gays’ Bill Passes
Rep. Barney Frank (R-MA) released a statement late today opposing the anti-homosexuality bill that could be voted on as soon as tomorrow in the … [Read more...] about Barney Frank: Cut Off Aid to Uganda if ‘Kill the Gays’ Bill Passes
Update: Uganda’s ‘Kill the Gays’ Bill Still Pending, Protest Planned
Here's an update to yesterday's post on the possible imminent passage of Uganda's anti-homosexuality bill. Jim Burroway at Box Turtle … [Read more...] about Update: Uganda’s ‘Kill the Gays’ Bill Still Pending, Protest Planned
Uganda ‘Kill the Gays’ Bill Could Pass within 72 Hours
On Friday I noted that Uganda's anti-homosexuality bill was getting a hearing and would likely be headed for a vote this week. The bill has been … [Read more...] about Uganda ‘Kill the Gays’ Bill Could Pass within 72 Hours
Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill Gets Hearing, Will Get Vote
Uganda's anti-homosexuality bill got a hearing today and looks to be headed for a vote in a lame duck session of the country's parliament … [Read more...] about Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill Gets Hearing, Will Get Vote