Biden slams Uganda's law against homosexuality, threatens sanctions
As per the new law, ‘engaging in acts of homosexuality’ in Uganda would be an offense punishable with life imprisonment
PremiumSlamming Uganda's draconian new law against homosexuality, US President Joe Biden on Monday said it is a tragic violation of universal human rights.
He called for the immediate repeal of the new measures.
The US administration would also consider slapping sanctions on Uganda and restricting the entry into the United States of people engaging in human rights abuses or corruption there, said Biden.
As per the new law, “engaging in acts of homosexuality" in Uganda would be an offense punishable with life imprisonment.
“The enactment of Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act is a tragic violation of universal human rights," Biden said in a statement, joining a chorus of condemnation after President Yoweri Museveni signed the measures into law.
“No one should have to live in constant fear for their life or being subjected to violence and discrimination," Biden said.
“It is wrong," added Biden.
The US President said he had asked his National Security Council to assess what the law means for “all aspects of US engagement with Uganda", including services providing AIDS relief, and other assistance and investments.
(With inputs from agencies)
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