Ugandan Men Face Death Penalty for 'Aggravated Homosexuality' Charge

Two men in Uganda are facing charges of "aggravated homosexuality," which carries the death penalty under the country's controversial anti-gay laws. The charges include engaging in sexual acts with individuals with disabilities or the elderly. The law, signed in May, also criminalizes same-sex acts with life imprisonment. The arrests have sparked global condemnation and legal battles, with US President Joe Biden describing the law as a violation of human rights. The World Bank has announced it will not consider fresh loan requests from Uganda, and the United Nations has closed its human rights office in the country. President Museveni has defended the law, accusing international organizations of trying to coerce Uganda into abandoning its culture and principles.