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Uganda gay workshop raided by ethics minister Lokodo

February 14, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

A Uganda cabinet minister has raided a workshop for gay activists and tried to arrest the organiser, a Ugandan paper and UK-based rights group have said. Minister for Ethics and Integrity Simon Lokodo said the gathering was “illegal” and ordered … read more »

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Uganda gay activist wins rights award

May 4, 2011 by benim

Geneva – Kasha Jacqueline Nabagesera, founder of a gay rights movement in Uganda where as in many African countries homosexuality is illegal, has won a major international award for her work, it was announced on Tuesday. The Geneva-based Martin Ennals … read more »

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