Uganda pro-gay groups face ban

Kampala, 21 Jun – (ANA) - Uganda plans to ban 38 non-governmental organisations it accuses of promoting homosexuality, the Minister for Ethics and Integrity Simon Lokodo has said. The minister has not named which groups are on the list for de-registration.

Homosexual acts are illegal in Uganda and a bill proposing increasing jail terms to life is before parliament. Uganda is a largely conservative society and many people condemn homosexuality. In recent years some gay rights groups have been set up in the country to help those who are facing physical attacks, losing their jobs and social rejection. (ANA)

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