Uganda Charges Man With 'aggravated Homosexuality' Punishable By Death Penalty Under New Law

USA TODAY, The Post-Crescent
Tue, 08/29/2023 - 3:11pm

A 20-year-old Ugandan defendant was charged after he allegedly "performed unlawful sexual intercourse" with a 41-year-old man, reports say.

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