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politics1 year ago

Ghana's President Delays Decision on Controversial Anti-LGBTQ Bill, Risking World Bank Support

Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo has delayed a decision on a controversial anti-gay bill due to a Supreme Court challenge, potentially avoiding a choice between losing World Bank funding and impacting his party's electoral prospects. The bill, which imposes prison sentences for LGBTQ+ identification, requires Akufo-Addo's assent to become law. The finance ministry warns of potential financial repercussions, while both major parties in Ghana have expressed support for the bill.

via Semafor|
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politics2 years ago

Uganda passes stricter anti-gay legislation.

Ugandan lawmakers have passed a new version of an anti-gay bill that removes a clause criminalizing identifying as LGBTQ, but still allows prison sentences of up to 20 years for advocating or promoting LGBTQ rights. The legislation prescribes the death penalty for “aggravated homosexuality” and life imprisonment for sexual activity “against the order of nature.” President Museveni can sign or veto the bill, but is under pressure from the international community to veto it. The Church of England's decision to continue banning church weddings for same-sex couples has angered many in Uganda and elsewhere in Africa, where homosexuality is criminalized in more than 30 countries.

via ABC News|
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politics2 years ago

Uganda's parliament revises anti-LGBTQ+ bill, but controversy remains.

Ugandan lawmakers have passed a new version of an anti-gay bill that removes a clause which appeared to criminalize identifying as LGBTQ. The new law prescribes the death penalty for “aggravated homosexuality,” which is defined as cases of sexual relations involving people living with HIV as well as minors and other categories of vulnerable people. Although the law would no longer criminalize those who identify as LGBTQ, jail terms of up to 20 years are proposed for those who advocate or promote the rights of LGBTQ people. The bill passed by lawmakers on Tuesday will return to President Yoweri Museveni, who can sign or veto it.

via NBC News|
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human-rights2 years ago

Uganda's President Museveni rejects hardline anti-LGBTQ bill.

Uganda’s president, Yoweri Museveni, has refused to sign into law a controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill that imposes the death penalty for homosexuality, requesting that it be returned to parliament to make it even harsher. The bill in its current form imposes capital and life-imprisonment sentences for gay sex, up to 14 years for “attempted” homosexuality, and 20 years in jail for “recruitment, promotion and funding” of same-sex “activities”. Human rights campaigners are calling for the bill to be shelved entirely.

via The Guardian|
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politics2 years ago

Uganda's President Museveni Rejects Anti-LGBTQ Bill

Uganda's President Museveni has refused to sign a controversial new bill against homosexuality that prescribes the death penalty in some cases, requesting that it should be amended. Homosexuality is already illegal in the East African country under a colonial-era law criminalising sex acts "against the order of nature". The punishment for that offence is life imprisonment. Museveni is under pressure from the international community to veto the bill, which needs his signature to become law.

via Al Jazeera English|
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human-rights2 years ago

Uganda's Anti-LGBTQ Bill Sparks International Outrage.

The passing of a new anti-gay bill in Uganda has left members of the LGBTQ community worried about their safety and potential homelessness. The bill prescribes the death penalty for "aggravated homosexuality" and life imprisonment for "homosexuality," with jail terms of up to 20 years proposed for those who advocate or promote LGBTQ rights. Frank Mugisha, head of the banned LGBTQ support group Sexual Minorities Uganda, expressed concern about being evicted from his home and being unable to work in the country. The United Nations, the United States, and others are urging President Yoweri Museveni to block the legislation.

via The Associated Press|
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human-rights2 years ago

Uganda's New Antigay Legislation: Harsh Penalties and Criminalization.

Uganda's parliament has passed a bill that would criminalize people who identify as gay or a sexual minority, with individuals facing lengthy prison terms if the bill is signed into law by President Yoweri Museveni. The bill seeks to criminalize people on the basis of their sexual identity, and friends, family, and members of the community would have a duty to report individuals in same-sex relationships to the authorities. The bill also stipulates that a person who is convicted of grooming or trafficking children for purposes of engaging them in homosexual activities faces life in prison.

via BBC|
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