Uganda police arrest two women accused of kissing in violation of homosexuality law - Reuters
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"It underscores the grim reality faced by victims under the anti-gay law."
— Frank Mugisha , Activist
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— Frank Mugisha , Activist
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Two young women were arrested in Arua, Uganda, for public displays of same-sex affection, under the country's strict Anti-Homosexuality Act.
Two women were arrested in Arua City, Uganda, for allegedly engaging in public displays of same-sex affection, violating the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023.
The arrest of two women for public kissing in Uganda highlights the harshness of the country's Anti-Homosexuality Act, which imposes severe penalties for same-sex relations.
Ugandan police arrested two women in Arua City for allegedly kissing in public, under the country's stringent Anti-Homosexuality Act.
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