A recent report by Human Rights Watch highlights the severe backlash faced by LGBTQ+ people in Uganda following the enactment of stringent anti-gay laws two years ago. The new legislation allows for life imprisonment and even the death penalty for certain offenses, fostering an environment rife with discrimination, violence, and abuse. Following the law's implementation, many have reported arbitrary arrests, harassment, and aggressive rhetoric from public officials. The report emphasizes an alarming culture of impunity that has fostered human rights violations against LGBTQ+ individuals, driving many into hiding.
The Ugandan government’s harsh anti-LGBTQ+ laws have emboldened discrimination, violence, and abuse against LGBTQ+ individuals, resulting in a dangerous atmosphere of impunity.
Human Rights Watch's report reveals that Ugandan authorities have engaged in raids, arbitrary arrests, and extortion against LGBTQ+ individuals, contributing to a climate of fear.
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