The law “against homosexuality» established in Uganda recommends “tragic breach” of human rights and must be abolished, the US president said today Joe Biden, citing potential consequences for United States aid and investment to that country. The American president clarified that he asked his agencies to study the consequences of this “shameful” Act on “all aspects of cooperation between the United States and Uganda,” notably aid and investment, including the ability of the U.S. to safely provide services under the U.S. President’s Emergency Relief Plan AIDS (PEPFAR) and other forms of aid and investment, according to a statement.
The approval of this law “undermines the prospects for substantial economic growth for the entire country“, Biden added, calling for his “immediate withdrawal”.
US authorities are considering “additional measures” such as sanctions or restrictions on entry into US territory for “any person linked to human rights violations or corruption cases,” the Democratic president added.
The law, which has outraged human rights groups, provides heavy penalties for same-sex relationships and “promotion” of homosexuality.
“No one should have to constantly fear for their life, or suffer violence and discrimination. This is unacceptableBiden said.
Same-sex sex was already banned in Uganda, as it is in more than 30 African countries, but the new law provides tougher penalties for members of the community LGBT+.
Borel: “Disgraceful” enactment of the law
The head of European diplomacy, Josep Borrell, today characterized “miserable» the introduction in Uganda of a new law against the LGBTI+ community, which provides for heavy penalties for same-sex relationships and the “promotion” of homosexuality.
“Uganda’s president Yoweri Museveni’s promulgation of the anti-homosexuality law is despicable. This law contravenes Uganda’s human rights and obligations under the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights, including commitments to dignity and non-discrimination, and the prohibition of cruel, inhuman or degrading punishment,” Borrell said. with his message on Twitter.
“The Government of Uganda has an obligation to protect all its citizens and respect their fundamental rights. If it does not, relations with international partners will be undermined,” a statement added.
Source: News Beast
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