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U.S. threatens Uganda with sanctions if it doesn’t repeal homophobic law

  • May 29, 2023
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President of the United States Joe Bidenurged his counterpart’s government to UgandaYoweri Museveni cancel immediately Law against homosexuality which was officially installed today. Otherwise, he said, the US

U.S. threatens Uganda with sanctions if it doesn’t repeal homophobic law

President of the United States Joe Bidenurged his counterpart’s government to UgandaYoweri Museveni cancel immediately Law against homosexuality which was officially installed today. Otherwise, he said, the US government would impose sanctions for an African country, being a “tragic rape belonging human rights universals.”

In a press release, Biden claims he joins the call “from people around the world, including many in Uganda” to request immediate cancellation of this law, stating that “no one shall live in a permanent fear for your life or be subjected to violence And discrimination“.

He also stated that he ordered National Security Council evaluate the consequences of this law “in all aspects obligation USA with Uganda”, including his assistance in AIDS Emergency Plan (PEPFAR), as well as acceptability this country in African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).

Other measures are being considered, “including the imposition of sanctions and entry restrictions To USA against anyone involved in serious insult human rights or corruption“, the President of the United States warned.

The law approved by Musevino consists of long prison terms and even death sentence for certain offenses against Ugandans who are or are considered homosexualbeing one of the laws openly directed against LGBTQ+ community the strictest and most controversial in the world.

According to Biden, since the passage of the law reports violence and discrimination against this group in Uganda risenso they are afraid hospitals, clinics and other institutions for admission necessary medical care “not to be an object retribution full hate“.

Likewise, other Ugandan citizens were evicted his Houses or fired his workplaceswith the most serious cases of long prison terms, acts of violence and abuse against “many Ugandans who want nothing more than to live in safety And Liberty“, – said the American leader.

He also described it as “shameful law“, which is consonant with “alarming abuse trend and Corruption in Uganda” and represents “democratic return” for its residents, US government employees, its partners, tourists and business representatives.

“The United States has a deep and committed partnership with the people of Uganda. For more than 60 yearswe have worked together to help millions of Ugandans live healthier lives. healthy And productiveBiden noted, referring to the figure of almost billion dollars that the US is investing in ” citycompanies, institutions and armed forces”from Uganda per year.

The President of the United States ended his statement with the hope that both countries could “continue to build this progress together and strengthen the protection human rights people everywhere.”

EFE

Source: Aristegui Noticias

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