"Information was received from the community that the suspects have been involved in queer and unusual acts believed to be sexual in nature, besides being allegedly seen kissing each other in broad daylight. It's further alleged that many ladies normally converge to stay at the suspects' residence. It is upon that information that police acted by arresting the two female suspects under the allegation of practicing homosexuality."
"The Act doubled down on this cruelty because while life imprisonment for homosexuality is still a sentence it also introduced the new offence of 'aggravated homosexuality' - which carries the death penalty. Offences defined as 'aggravated homosexuality' include sexual activity with disabled people, those who are HIV positive and people aged 75 and over - with consent to the sexual act not constituting a defence to a charge."
Two women, Wendy Faith and Alesi Diana, were arrested in Arua, Uganda for allegedly kissing in public and engaging in homosexual activity. Their arrest follows Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act, passed nearly three years prior, which criminalized same-sex relations and LGBTQ+ expression. The legislation introduced life imprisonment for homosexuality and created the offense of 'aggravated homosexuality,' carrying the death penalty. Aggravated homosexuality includes sexual activity with disabled individuals, HIV-positive persons, elderly people over 75, and criminal offenses like rape or incest. The women remain in custody with unclear charging timelines, facing potential life sentences under one of the world's strictest anti-LGBTQ+ laws.
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