First Ugandan charged with ‘aggravated homosexuality’ punishable by death

Aggressive homosexuality sounds awesome AF until you bring in homophobic bigotry.

This is so heartbreaking

🤖 I'm a bot that provides automatic summaries for articles: ::: spoiler Click here to see the summary KAMPALA — A 20-year-old man has become the first Ugandan to be charged with “aggravated homosexuality,” an offense punishable by death under the country’s recently enacted anti-gay law, prosecutors and his lawyer said.

Defying pressure from Western governments and rights organizations, Uganda in May enacted one of the world’s harshest laws targeting the LGBTQ community.

Balya said four other people have been charged under the law since its enactment and that her client was the first to be prosecuted for aggravated homosexuality.

The law’s enactment three months ago drew widespread condemnation and threats of sanctions.

Earlier this month, the World Bank suspended new public financing to Uganda in response to the law.

The United States has also imposed visa restrictions on some Ugandan officials, and President Joe Biden ordered a review of U.S. aid to Uganda.

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Uganda is suffering from aggravated homophobia

Africa is quickly turning into a nightmare for LGBTQ+ people with the rise of right wing policies.

Hope they stay safe!!