Ugandan Parliament Passes Harsh Anti-Homosexuality Bill Uganda
after minor changes. If signed into law by President Yoweri Museveni, as expected, some same-sex acts could be punishable by the death penalty. Anyone found guilty of promoting homosexuality could face up to 20 years in prison.
The bill, which passed on April 2 with the support of 301 legislators and only a single dissenting vote, was aAn earlier version of the bill passed in March was sent back to Parliament by President Yoweri Museveni, who suggested three amendments, reports
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