Politics · November 1, 2023
US to Sever Economic Ties with Uganda Over Anti-Homosexuality Act
President Biden to cut ties with Uganda and other nations due to "gross violations" of human rights.
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Activism · Oct 4
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Law & Courts · Oct 3
Uganda's Anti-Gay Law Challenged in Constitutional Court
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Law & Courts · Sep 29
Uganda's Anti-Gay Law Spurs Surge in LGBTQ Abuse
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Law & Courts · Sep 20
Ugandan 'Ex-Gay' Activist Faces Charges Under Controversial Anti-Homosexuality Law
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Activism · Sep 11
EU Faces Backlash for Not Suspending Aid Amid Uganda's Anti-LGBTQ+ Law
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Politics · Sep 10
EU Criticized for Maintaining Aid to Uganda Amid Controversial Anti-LGBTQ Law
EU faces backlash for maintaining aid to Uganda amid controversial anti-LGBTQ law. LGBTQ activists disappointed. #Uganda #LGBTQrights #EUaid
Law & Courts · Aug 29
Breaking: Ugandan Man Faces Death Penalty Under Newly Enacted Anti-Gay Law
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Law & Courts · Aug 22
Uganda Arrests Four Individuals Over Alleged Homosexuality Activity
Four arrested in Uganda for alleged homosexuality at massage parlor. Concerns rise over rights amidst new law. #LGBTQ #Uganda
LGBTQ Rights · Aug 11
Ethiopian Authorities Escalate Crackdown on Alleged LGBT Gatherings in Addis Ababa
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Politics · Aug 10
Uganda's President Responds to World Bank's Funding Suspension Over Anti-LGBTQ Law
President Museveni challenges World Bank's funding suspension over Uganda's anti-LGBTQ law. Human rights under scrutiny. #Uganda #LGBTQRights