Uganda bill one of the world's most extreme anti-LGBTQ laws- White House


Reuters | Updated: 23-03-2023 00:57 IST | Created: 23-03-2023 00:57 IST
Uganda bill one of the world's most extreme anti-LGBTQ laws- White House

Uganda's anti-gay bill passed on Tuesday is concerning and represents one of the most extreme actions taken against the LGBTQ community in the world, White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre said on Wednesday

Uganda's parliament passed a law on Tuesday making it a crime to identify as LGBTQ, handing authorities broad powers to target gay Ugandans who already face legal discrimination and mob violence. (Reporting By Nandita Bose and Jarrett Renshaw)

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