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The Republic of Uganda is an East African nation and former British colony, which gained independence from the U.K. in 1962. Discover the latest news about Uganda, where 'carnal knowledge against the order of nature' can be penalized by life imprisonment, according to the country's penal code, a sodomy law that remains from the country's colonial era. Learn about the ongoing struggle for LGBT rights in the republic, which has striven to enact harsher laws against gays and lesbians that includes punishments such as the death penalty.

Ted Cruz Attacked by Conservative Pundits for Opposing Uganda’s Antigay Law

The Texas Republican had a rare moment of moral clarity, but was quickly called to task by his fellow conservatives.

Biden, Blinken, and More Condemn Uganda's Horrific Anti-Homosexuality Act

Sanctions against the nation are possible, President Joe Biden said.

Uganda's President Signs One of the World’s Harshest Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills Into Law

Uganda’s longtime president has already faced extensive criticism from Western governments, including the U.S., over the legislation.

Uganda Passes Deadly Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill

The bill calls for lifetime prison sentences and the death penalty for same-sex sexual relations.

Karine Jean-Pierre Condemns Anti-LGBTQ+ Moves in Florida and Uganda

The lesbian White House press secretary denounced proposals to expand Florida's "don't say gay" law and to impose the death penalty for homosexuality in Uganda.

Uganda Passes Law Criminalizing LGBTQ+ Identities

Same-sex relations are already illegal in the country.

Uganda Lawmakers Near Vote on Draconian Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill

The east African nation’s leader had earlier described queer people as “deviations from nature.”

Ugandan LGBTQ+ Rights Organization Forced to Shut Down by Government

(CNN) Activists have called the shuttering of the group a "clear witch hunt" by Ugandan officials.

Ugandan Queer Men Freed on Bail After Mass Arrest

The nation continues to crack down on the LGBTQ+ community.

LGBTQ+ Ugandans Arrested for Violating Social Distancing to Be Freed

Prosecutors agreed to withdraw the charges, and the men and women will be released after spending nearly 50 days in jail.

20 LGBTQ Ugandans Arrested for Allegedly Flouting Social Distancing

Police say the arrestees were violating social distancing orders, but an activist says they were targeted for their identity.

Ugandan Police Arrest 125 People During Raid of LGBTQ Bar

Most taken into custody at Ram raid face drug charges regarding a tobacco-related product, but activists note authorities only raided Kampala's sole LGBTQ hangout.

Uganda Arrests 16 Suspected Gay Men Amid Talk of 'Kill the Gays' Bill

The men were forced to undergo anal exams, amounting to torture, LGBTQ rights activists said.

Lesbian Refugee Is Facing Deportation Back to Uganda

The woman sought asylum, according to Rolling Stone, but could now be put on a plane to a homeland where she was beaten and raped, and faces prison.

Uganda's 'Kill the Gays' Bill Is Back

A Ugandan official says the abhorrent legislation is needed because of "recruitment by gay people."

Homophobe Scott Lively Makes Shaky Claim of Win in Uganda Suit

The anti-LGBTQ minister's claim comes in a case brought against him for spreading hate in the African nation.

Accomplished Ugandan LGBTQ Activist Renounces Lesbianism

After over a decade of advocating for LGBTQ rights, Val Kelende says she's no longer a lesbian.

Trump Admin Says Fighting Homophobia Abroad Is Anti-Christian

Mick Mulvaney claims the Obama administration's stance against anti-LGBT laws around the world was "religious persecution."

Police Raid Uganda's Only Gay Film Festival With AK-47

Ugandan police stormed theaters screening queer films, forcing the audience to flee for their lives. 

U.S. Embassy Slams Cancellation of Pride in Uganda

Ugandan authorities vowed to arrest anyone involved, leading to the cancellation of a week's worth of events.