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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
John Bowden

White House says sanctions against Uganda possible over anti-gay law

Reuters

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre warned members of Uganda’s parliament that sanctions restricting them from doing business with the US could be on the way for those responsible for the passage of a law criminalising the LGBT+ community.

Ms Jean-Pierre made the comments on Wednesday at her daily press briefing, adding that the White House was watching the situation “closely” and determining what the US’ next steps would be should the law be signed and go into effect.

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