February 2014 revealed to members of his party that he would sign a
bill imposing harsh sentences for homosexual acts, which may include
life sentences.
The bill will aid in criminalizing homosexual relations. After the
first conviction, offenders face a 14-year jail term, whereby more
convictions may lead to life penalty in prison.
A 2009 version of the bill was withdrawn after public outcry of the
death penalty.
Today Sunday 16th February 2014, PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA condemned the
law.
"As we have conveyed to President Museveni, enacting this legislation
will complicate our valued relationship with Uganda. The bill will be
more than an affront and a danger to the gay community in Uganda.
It will be a step backward for all Ugandans and reflect poorly on
Uganda's commitment to protecting the human rights of its people."
he said in a statement.
Obama also spoke on countries where the bill has been legalized.
"Tragically, we are seeing an increase in reports of violence and
harassment targeting members of the LGBT community from Russia to
Nigeria."
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