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Amnesty urges Museveni to reject 'appalling' anti-LGBTQ bill

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni. Amnesty International has urged him to reject a tough anti-gay bill passed by parliament. PHOTO | BADRU KATUMBA | AFP

By  AFP

Kampala

Amnesty International has urged Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni to reject a tough anti-gay bill passed by parliament, warning it was "a grave assault" on LGBTQ people.

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