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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Alex Woodward

Biden warns Uganda will face sanctions and other penalties if severe anti-gay law is not immediately repealed

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US President Joe Biden demanded the “immediate repeal” of Uganda’s severe anti-gay law and will consider sanctions or other penalties against the African country and its leadership.

On 29 May, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni signed legislation that imposes grave penalties for “promoting” homosexuality, including the possibility of the death penalty for “aggravated homosexuality” or unknowingly transmitting HIV/AIDS.

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