Kill the Gays Bill
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American hate preacher tries to escape charges for promoting ‘Kill the Gays’ law
Monday, November 7, 2016An East African gay advocacy group filed the lawsuit against minister Scott Lively under a statute that allows non-citizens to sue for violations of international law. -
Ugandan police arrest 8 year old girl for ‘lesbianism’
Wednesday, September 7, 2016The youngster faces prison time for being "involved in romantic relationships” with classmates. -
Appeals court: ‘Crimes against humanity’ case against Scott Lively can proceed
Monday, December 8, 2014A federal appeals court has rejected a petition by anti-gay activist Scott Lively to dismiss a complaint that alleges he violated U.S. law by influencing the laws of Uganda. -
Ugandan gays who fled persecution still feel danger in neighboring Kenya
Sunday, August 17, 2014NAIROBI, Kenya -- When a Ugandan court overturned the country's Anti-Homosexuality Act this month, rights activists worldwide claimed a victory. But not gay Ugandans who fled persecution to live in a refugee camp in neighboring Kenya.… -
Uganda president not keen on rushing anti-gay law
Tuesday, August 12, 2014KAMPALA, Uganda -- President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda is urging parliamentarians not to rush to reintroduce a controversial anti-gay law that was invalidated earlier this month, saying the measure is not a priority and could hurt… -
Uganda lawmakers launch campaign to revive anti-gay law
Wednesday, August 6, 2014KAMPALA, Uganda -- Ugandan parliamentarians are launching a campaign to revive a recently invalidated anti-gay measure and hope to have it passed within weeks, a lawmaker said Wednesday. About 150 lawmakers have promised to vote in… -
Uganda lawmakers vow swift re-enactment of anti-gay law
Tuesday, August 5, 2014KAMPALA, Uganda -- Just days after a Uganda court in Uganda declared the country's controversial Anti-Homosexuality law unconstitutional, Members of Parliament are already vowing to reintroduce the same bill in for enactment. A panel of five… -
Ugandan court invalidates anti-gay law, says measure passed illegally
Friday, August 1, 2014KAMPALA, Uganda -- A Ugandan court on Friday invalidated an anti-gay bill signed into law earlier this year, saying the measure is illegal because it was passed during a parliamentary session that lacked a quorum. The… -
South Africa president says he ‘respects’ Uganda’s anti-gay law
Wednesday, April 9, 2014CAPE TOWN, South Africa -- The president of South Africa on Tuesday said he respects Uganda’s right to pass anti-gay legislation and that no action will be taken against the country. -
Uganda human rights activists challenge anti-gay law in court
Tuesday, March 11, 2014KAMPALA, Uganda — Human rights activists on Tuesday petitioned Uganda’s Constitutional Court to challenge the validity of an anti-gay measure that allows severe penalties against homosexuality. The activists – under a group called Civil Society Coalition…
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