Human Rights Violations Against Uganda's LGBTQ Community

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Uganda's LGBTQ community faces escalating human rights violations, with over 1000 cases recorded in the last nine months, including arrests, torture, and house evictions following the enactment of the Anti-Homosexuality Act.

Key Points

  • Over 1000 human rights violations against Uganda's LGBTQ community in the last nine months
  • Anti-Homosexuality Act enacted in May last year imposes severe penalties for same-sex intercourse
  • Violations include arrests, torture, family rejections, physical assaults, evictions, and more
  • Global condemnation and sanctions triggered by the Anti-Homosexuality Act