A Pride event in Uganda has been raided by police and arrests have been made.
The raid occurred Thursday (4 August) during the Mr and Miss Pride pageant where all attendees were rounded up.
Police said the gathering is illegal since homosexuality is a crime in Uganda, according to Kuchi Times.
One person being rounded up jumped off a building reportedly to escape police brutality and is fighting for their life at the Mulago hospital.
Uganda is one of 73 countries around the world where being LGBTI can cost you your freedom or your life.
Same-sex activity has been illegal in Uganda between men since 1894, and between women since 2000.
A 2013 Pew study from 2013 showed that 96% of Ugandans do not think their society should accept homosexuality.
The group All Out launched a crowdfunding campaign in June to help fund Uganda Pride. More than 2,500 individual donors from around the world contributed and secured the $20,000 needed for the event.
Pride Uganda tweeted late Thursday: ‘Thanks to every one who has stood in solidarity with us.’
Our pride event hs been raided by police,arrests made. people beaten up,1 in critical condition who jumped off building to avoid arrest. SOB
— BombasticKasha (@KashaJacqueline) 4 August 2016
We are all currently locked inside the club by the police after breaking up Mr and miss @Prideuganda2016 @nickopiyo @hrapf_uganda
— KuchuTimes (Q-Times) (@KuchuTimes) 4 August 2016
A victim is currently hospitalized after jumping off the 4th floor to escape @PoliceUg brutality @frankmugisha @Opimva @KuchuTimes
— Sexual Minorities UG (@SMUG2004) 4 August 2016
I am arrested by Ugandan police
— Dr. Frank Mugisha (@frankmugisha) 4 August 2016
After a few hours of detention,I have been set free,every one is safe. Thankyou all my friends for the support & solidarity @Prideuganda2016
— Dr. Frank Mugisha (@frankmugisha) 4 August 2016
Thanks to every one who has stood in solidarity with us @KashaJacqueline @KuchuTimes @FredKwint @SMUG2004 @Icebreakers_UG @ifreedomUganda
— Pride Uganda (@Prideuganda2016) 4 August 2016