International Community Condemns Uganda's Anti-LGBTQ Bill

The United Nations and United States have condemned Uganda's hardline anti-LGBTQ+ bill, which prescribes a life sentence for convicted homosexuals and a death penalty for "aggravated homosexuality." The bill criminalizes simply identifying as LGBTQ+ and targets an array of activities, including promoting and abetting homosexuality and conspiracy to engage in homosexuality. The bill has drawn strong criticism from civil society groups and LGBTQ+ activists, while the highly conservative and religious East African nation has shown wide public support for the legislation.