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Uganda debates anti-homosexuality bill; vote in parliament possible this week
A Ugandan parliament committee on Monday held a second day of hearings on an anti-homosexuality bill that attracted worldwide condemnation for its harsh penalties, which include a death penalty provision.
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Author of Uganda’s ‘Kill the Gays’ bill willing to ‘concede’ on death penalty
The parliamentarian behind Uganda’s infamous anti-homosexuality bill that attracted worldwide condemnation, has said the most controversial part of the legislation — the death penalty provision — is likely to be dropped from the bill.
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‘Kill The Gays’ measure In Ugandan Parliament shelved — for now
Uganda’s infamous anti-homosexuality measure — euphemistically referred to as the “Kill The Gays” bill — that was scheduled to undergo debate in that country’s Law and Parliamentary Affairs committee this week, has apparently been shelved.
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Uganda Parliament likely to consider ‘Kill the Gays’ bill soon
The Ugandan Parliament will reconvene next week and is expected to consider the anti-homosexuality legislation often referred to as the “Kill the Gays” bill.
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Gay British radio personality flees Uganda after threats by anti-gay MP
A popular BBC radio host was forced to flee armed police in Uganda, after revealing to British-educated politician and member of Uganda’s parliament, David Bahati, that he is gay.
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Ugandan police announce arrest in murder of gay activist David Kato
Nsubuga Enock, the primary suspect in the murder of prominent Uganda gay rights activist David Kato, was arrested Tuesday enroute to visit with his girlfriend, according to Vincent Ssetake, a spokesman for the Ugandan National Police Force.
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Ugandan gay activist killed in cold blood: Were Christians accomplices in his murder?
Prominent defender of gay rights in Uganda, David Kato, was murdered in his home by two blows with a hammer last Wednesday. What responsibility does the Christian Church bear for the outrageous murder of Kato?
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Violence erupts at funeral for slain Ugandan gay rights activist David Kato
Fistfights and shoving matches erupted during the funeral services for slain gay Rights Activist David Kato on Friday when the pastor conducting the service denounced Kato and other members of the LGBT community.
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White House issues statement honoring murdered Ugandan gay rights activist
The White House today issued a statement by President Barack Obama regarding the murder of Ugandan gay rights activist David Kato, who was found having been beaten in the skull with a hammer a his home.
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Ugandan gay activist murdered, another’s life hangs in the balance
Ugandan activist David Kato Kisulle has been murdered in his home in Kampala, according to the Box Turtle Bulletin and the BBC. He was found having been beaten in the skull with a hammer a his home and there is little more information than that at this time.