US to restrict visas for Ugandans implementing anti-gay law

The United States says it would place restrictions on Ugandan officials who implement the controversial anti-gay law. PHOTO | SHUTTERSTOCK

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The United States indicated on Monday that it would restrict visas of Ugandan officials who implement a controversial anti-gay law, which carries potential death sentences.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that the United States would refuse visas to current or former officials, and their family members, if found to be involved in "repressing members of marginalised or vulnerable populations."