Ugandan Government Continues Crack Down On LGBTI Community

Associated Press: Uganda’s government vows to ‘suppress’ gay pride activities
“Uganda’s government said Monday it ‘will continue to suppress’ the public activities of homosexuals and that a rehabilitation program had been developed to allow them to ‘lead normal lives again.’ … A colonial-era law proscribes such sex acts ‘against the order of nature.’ Gay leaders say the LGBTI community faces discrimination, violence, and extortion…” (8/8).

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