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Marekani imeionya #Uganda kubadili mawazo ya kupitisha muswada mpya wa kukabiliana na vitendo vya ushoga, na iwapo itakaidi wanaweza kakabiliwa na vikwazo mbalimbali
Msemaji wa Baraza la Usalama la Kitaifa Marekani, John Kirby amewaambia Waandishi wa Habari kuwa wanafuatilia swala hilo kwa ukaribu na wataangalia hatua za kuchukua dhidi ya Uganda ikiwezekana hata vikwazo vya Kiuchumi ikiwa Sheria hiyo itasainiwa na Rais
Aidha Umoja wa Ulaya (#EU) umeelezea wasiwasi mkubwa kuhusu muswada huo na kudai kuwa kuharamishwa kwa ushoga ni kinyume na Sheria za Kimataifa za Haki za Binadamu
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White House warns Uganda of sanctions over anti-gay bill
There were cheers and applause in parliament when the bill was passedImage caption: There were cheers and applause in parliament when the bill was passed
The White House has warned Uganda of possible economic "repercussions" if a new bill to crack down on homosexual activities become law.
"We would have to take a look at whether or not there might be repercussions that we would have to take, perhaps in an economic way, should this law actually get passed and enacted," National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told journalists on Wednesday
"So, we’ll have to take a look. No decisions. We’re watching this very, very closely. And hopefully, it won’t pass and we won’t have to do anything."
The bill proposes life sentences for people who identify as gay in Uganda. It also includes the death penalty in certain cases.
It is awaiting a presidential assent before becoming law.
The European Union has also expressed deep concern about the anti-homosexuality bill.
In a statement, it said the criminalisation of homosexuality is contrary to international human rights law.
“The European Union will continue engaging with the Ugandan authorities and civil society to ensure that all individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation and gender identity, are treated equally, with dignity and respect,” it said.
Source: Reuters
Msemaji wa Baraza la Usalama la Kitaifa Marekani, John Kirby amewaambia Waandishi wa Habari kuwa wanafuatilia swala hilo kwa ukaribu na wataangalia hatua za kuchukua dhidi ya Uganda ikiwezekana hata vikwazo vya Kiuchumi ikiwa Sheria hiyo itasainiwa na Rais
Aidha Umoja wa Ulaya (#EU) umeelezea wasiwasi mkubwa kuhusu muswada huo na kudai kuwa kuharamishwa kwa ushoga ni kinyume na Sheria za Kimataifa za Haki za Binadamu
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White House warns Uganda of sanctions over anti-gay bill
There were cheers and applause in parliament when the bill was passedImage caption: There were cheers and applause in parliament when the bill was passed
The White House has warned Uganda of possible economic "repercussions" if a new bill to crack down on homosexual activities become law.
"We would have to take a look at whether or not there might be repercussions that we would have to take, perhaps in an economic way, should this law actually get passed and enacted," National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told journalists on Wednesday
"So, we’ll have to take a look. No decisions. We’re watching this very, very closely. And hopefully, it won’t pass and we won’t have to do anything."
The bill proposes life sentences for people who identify as gay in Uganda. It also includes the death penalty in certain cases.
It is awaiting a presidential assent before becoming law.
The European Union has also expressed deep concern about the anti-homosexuality bill.
In a statement, it said the criminalisation of homosexuality is contrary to international human rights law.
“The European Union will continue engaging with the Ugandan authorities and civil society to ensure that all individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation and gender identity, are treated equally, with dignity and respect,” it said.
Source: Reuters