Posts Tagged ‘ Commonwealth of Nations ’

World outrage continues as gay couple sentenced to 14 years hard labor

May 22nd, 2010 | By Tony Begley, Contributor and Literary Editor | Category: International News

The United Kingdom announced today that it will review its aid to Malawi if the Government refuses to free two gay men who were sentenced to 14 years’ hard labor this week. Tiwonge Chimbalanga and Steven Monjeza — who were sentenced to 14 years hard labor on Thursday for getting engaged in a traditional ceremony in December.



Uganda lawmaker pushing for “Kill the Gays” law to visit the U.S. Capitol for prayer breakfast

Jan 18th, 2010 | By Trevor Ashley, Contributor | Category: National News

In February, David Bahati, the mover of the controversial Anti-Homosexuality Bill is expected to attend a prayer breakfast in the American capitol of Washington in the District of Columbia. Uganda has been warned that passing the law would lead to sanctions from the Commonwealth of Nations, the United Nations, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States.



Uganda continues to defy the world with proposed law to execute homosexuals; Worldwide outrage continues

Dec 12th, 2009 | By Julie Fite, Contributor | Category: International News

Republic of Uganda proposes law to executive homosexuals. The worldwide outrage continues. In a groundbreaking move, a representative of the Pope in the audience read a statement strongly condemning the criminalization of homosexual conduct. A powerful U.S. Representative urged the Republic of Ugandan to ‘come to their senses’ and reject a controversial proposed law that would punish homosexuality with life in prison, without the possibility of parole or pardon.



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