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Uganda bans gay rights ngos

Abolished Ugandan anti-gay law welcomed

By Lesego Ngobeni

The court ruling that abolished an anti-homosexuality law has been hailed as a victory for gay rights.

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    Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has threatened to throw out any foreign diplomats who support gay rights.

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  • Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni. Picture: GCIS

    Uganda: Moral values above foreign aid

    Aid of about $110 million is being withheld or diverted from Uganda due to anti-gay laws.

    3003 days ago
  • Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni. Picture: AFP.

    Uganda anti-gay bill signed into law

    The new law will punish people convicted of having gay sex with jail terms up to life.

    3010 days ago
  • Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni. Picture: GCIS

    Museveni delays signing anti-gay law

    President Museveni has challenged scientists to advise whether one is born gay or acquires it voluntarily.

    3012 days ago
  • Uganda recently tightened its laws against homosexuality. Picture: Stock.Xchng.

    Work permit for Ugandan gay rights activist

    Dr Paul Semugoma was detained for at least 48 hours and faced deportation.

    3014 days ago
  • A rainbow flag, representing equality for members of the LGBTI community. Picture: Stock.xchng.

    SA govt ‘refusing’ to free gay Ugandan

    Section 27 says a court order to release the doctor from custody has been deliberately ignored.

    3015 days ago
  • Uganda’s government says it’s determined to protect its country’s morals by passing homophobic legislation even if it means losing foreign aid. Picture: Wikimedia Commons.

    Gay rights: 'Ugandans would rather die'

    The Ethics Minister says he doesn’t care if the country loses vital budgetary support from key allies.

    3016 days ago
  • A small rainbow flag, representing equality for members of the LGBTI community. Picture: Stock.XCHNG"

    ‘SA govt must condemn anti-gay laws’

    The General Council of the Bar of SA says the current stance with Nigeria & Uganda is hypocritical.

    3037 days ago
  • After four years of controversy over the tightened anti-gay laws, Uganda’s parliament has now passed them. Picture: Stock.XCHNG.

    Uganda passes stricter anti-gay laws

    After four years of controversy over the tightened laws, Uganda’s parliament has now passed them.

    3076 days ago
  • Uganda's lawmakers could be picking up draconian anti-gay penalties.. Picture: sxc.hu.

    Uganda anti-gay bill for Christmas?

    Uganda's lawmakers could be picking up draconian anti-gay penalties.

    3477 days ago
  • Uganda flag. Picture: mapsofworld.com

    Uganda bans 38 pro-gay groups

    At least 38 NGOs that lobby for the rights of gay people will be banned in Uganda

    3624 days ago
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