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Uganda books man for 'aggravated homosexuality' under new anti-gay law

According to the law, homosexuality is an offence punishable by death and someone suspected of "aggravated homosexuality" can be sentenced to lifetime imprisonment.

published on : 30th August 2023
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World Bank says no new funding to Uganda over anti-gay law

The anti-gay legislation, which prescribes the death penalty for some homosexual acts, was signed into law in May.

published on : 9th August 2023
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At least 20 feared to be dead as boat capsizes in Uganda's Lake Victoria

"So far 20 people have been confirmed dead, and nine (9) rescued," the Uganda police force said on Twitter, which is being rebranded as X.

published on : 2nd August 2023
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Trafficking racket bust by Delhi police, two held

The accused were Lydia Willibad Ulotu, a Tanzanian national and Osama Rayner alias Ray, a Nigerian citizen.

published on : 27th July 2023
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Madurai man's body brought back from Uganda; family seeks action against company owner

Following persistent efforts of a deceased 47-year-old man's family, his body was brought back from Uganda to his native Madurai on Sunday.

published on : 17th July 2023
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Group blamed in Uganda attack 'funded by Islamic State'

In a report due to be published this week, UN experts on the DRC shed light on the hazy financial connections between the two groups.

published on : 19th June 2023
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Suspected militant attack kills 41, mostly children at Ugandan school

The Allied Democratic Forces, which has links to the Islamic State, shot, burned and hacked the children to death, authorities said.

published on : 18th June 2023
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Militant attack kills 37 at Ugandan school

Police and army officials blamed the ADF, one of the deadliest militias over the border in DR Congo's strife-torn east, which the Islamic State group has called its local offshoot.

published on : 17th June 2023