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March 20, 2013

International LGBT campaigner Maurice Tomlinson says President Yoweri Museveni’s new statement is a positive sign and we need a new approach to supporting rights in Uganda

February 25, 2013

Tabloid Red Pepper prints story called 'Top Uganda Gay Recruiters Busted'

The daily tabloid the Red Pepper continues its tradition of putting gay and lesbian Ugandans at risk.

As reported by the New Civil Rights Movement, the newspaper published an article called 'Top Uganda Gay Recruiters Busted.' The story included photos of individuals who are allegedly gay.

February 25, 2013

Tabloid Red Pepper prints story called 'Top Uganda Gay Recruiters Busted'

The daily tabloid the Red Pepper continues its tradition of putting gay and lesbian Ugandans at risk.

As reported by the New Civil Rights Movement, the newspaper published an article called 'Top Uganda Gay Recruiters Busted.' The story included photos of individuals who are allegedly gay.

January 2, 2013

Charges against David Cecil, producer of a gay play staged in Uganda, have been dropped

A court in Uganda has thrown out a case against UK theatre producer David Cecil, who was charged over a play about the condition of gay people.

Cecil told the BBC the case was dismissed either because of a ‘lack of will or a lack of evidence’ to try him.

December 28, 2012

The office of the Sexual Minorities of Uganda (SMUG) has been vandalized and robbed potentially putting gay Ugandans at risk

The office of the Sexual Minorities of Uganda (SMUG), an LGBT advocacy group, was broken into and vandalized, with much its equipment having being stolen.

Activists say that the information stored on some of the computers, containing addresses and telephone numbers of LGBT Ugandans may now put them at risk.

In a statement released today (28 December 2012), SMUG noted that the robbery and vandalism was witnessed by a staff member.

December 28, 2012

The office of the Sexual Minorities of Uganda (SMUG) has been vandalized and robbed potentially putting gay Ugandans at risk

The office of the Sexual Minorities of Uganda (SMUG), an LGBT advocacy group, was broken into and vandalized, with much its equipment having being stolen.

Activists say that the information stored on some of the computers, containing addresses and telephone numbers of LGBT Ugandans may now put them at risk.

In a statement released today (28 December 2012), SMUG noted that the robbery and vandalism was witnessed by a staff member.

October 4, 2012

In an exclusive interview with Gay Star News, the gay Radio 1 DJ talks about future documentaries and sending drunken tweets to Rihanna

Gay DJ Scott Mills has spoken frankly in an exclusive interview with Gay Star News.

Sat on a sofa in London’s West End, we chatted to the Radio 1 DJ about the worst place in the world to be gay, sending drunken tweets to Rihanna, and Tom Daley in his swimsuit.

You haven’t talked about your sexuality very much in the past, is your book a departure from that?

August 6, 2012

Uganda held a historic weekend long gay pride which turned out a success despite a police raid, widespread homophobia and anti-gay laws 

Uganda’s LGBT community was able to conduct a weekend of gay pride events despite police arrests and harassment.

The historic LGBT pride was a series of events held at Entebbe starting with a party and including a beach parade, more parties and a small film festival.

The event was well attended, despite the fact that in Uganda gay people face life imprisonment according to law and widespread homophobia from the public.

June 21, 2012

Activists predict arrests and closure of HIV/AIDS clinics in Uganda in government crackdown on LGBT rights groups

Uganda's Minister for Ethics and Integrity Simon Lokodo plans to ban 38 pro-gay groups which he claims promote homosexuality.

The announcement follows police raids on gay rights workshops ordered by Lokodo.

'I have got a record of meetings that they have held to empower, enhance and recruit [homosexuals],' Mr Lokodo told Reuters.

Although the non-governmental organizations which he intends to 'de-register' have not been named yet, activists say if the plans go ahead it will not only effect LGBT campaign work in Uganda.

June 6, 2012

Activist and founder of Uganda's first ever LGBTI clinic in Kampala says many gay patients fear attack and persecution at mainstream hospitals

Uganda's first ever clinic for LGBTI patients will provide a 'lifeline' for the country's persecuted gay community, says award-winning gay activist Frank Mugisha.

The new medical center, founded by gay rights group Ice Breakers Uganda (IBU), opened its doors on Sunday (3 June) and will provide free confidential services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex patients who fear discrimination at other hospitals and clinics.

March 14, 2012

Abiding Truth Ministries president Scott Lively accused of being 'man with the plan' in persecution of LGBT Ugandans

Ugandan activists have filed a lawsuit against a US evangelical organization for its role in the internationally condemned 'kill the gays' bill.

Today (14 March), New York-based legal advocacy organization the Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) filed a US federal lawsuit against Abiding Truth Ministries president Scott Lively on behalf of gay rights group Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG).

February 8, 2012

Rights groups have condemned Uganda's 'kill the gays' bill which returned to parliament yesterday

Activists are urging Uganda's politicians to reject the 'kill the gays' bill which returned to parliament yesterday, warning it could have 'grave' consequences for all citizens in the African country.

The anti-homosexuality bill of 2009 includes the death penalty for ‘aggravated homosexuality’ and harsh prison terms for gay and lesbian sex.

February 6, 2012

Bill which gives death or life imprisonment to gays back on Uganda parliament’s agenda

Uganda’s ‘kill the gays’ bill is returning to the country’s parliament this week for debate, despite reports it was off the table.

The anti-homosexuality bill of 2009 includes the death penalty for ‘aggravated homosexuality’ and harsh prison terms for gay and lesbian sex.

Reports state that a meeting is scheduled for this week which will examine parliamentary business for the next session and will look at when the bill can be debated.

January 16, 2012

Gay activist Frank Mugisha too afraid to go out alone after homophobic backlash to article.

A Ugandan gay activist says he fears for his life after speaking out against homophobia in his country.

Frank Mugisha, executive director of Sexual Minorities Uganda, says he has received threats and is too afraid to go out alone after he wrote a New York Timespiece critizing the African country's anti-gay policies.