Uganda MPs propose tough penalties for same-sex affairs

Ugandan men hold a rainbow flag

Ugandan men hold a rainbow flag during a campaign to end LGBT. Ugandan lawmakers on March 9, 2023 introduced legislation to parliament that proposes tough new penalties for same-sex relations in a country.  PHOTO | ISAAC KASAMANI | AFP

Kampala

Ugandan lawmakers on Thursday introduced legislation to parliament that proposes tough new penalties for same-sex relations in a country where homosexuality is already illegal, defying criticism from human rights groups.