March 23, 2023
“This deeply repressive legislation will institutionalize discrimination, hatred, and prejudice against LGBTI people – including those who are perceived to be LGBTI – and block the legitimate work of civil society, public health professionals, and community leaders,” said Tigere Chagutah, Amnesty International’s director for East and Southern Africa.
Uganda’s Parliament has passed a new bill aimed at cracking down on homosexual activities that will see people who identify as gay in the East African county risk life in prison.
The Bill, which has been touted as one of the toughest anti-gay legislation in Africa, also makes it criminal to simply identify as gay.
Amnesty international termed Uganda’s anti-gay Bill as “repressive” and urged President Yoweri Museveni not to assent it.
“This deeply repressive legislation will institutionalize discrimination, hatred, and prejudice against LGBTI people – including those who are perceived to be LGBTI – and block the legitimate work of civil society, public health professionals, and community leaders,” said Tigere Chagutah, Amnesty International’s director for East and Southern Africa.
The White House has warned Uganda of possible economic repercussions if the new law comes into force.
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