Anti-LGBTQ+ law in Uganda that threatens the death penalty sparks international outcry

Uganda just enacted one of the world’s harshest anti-LGBTQ+ laws. Same-sex relations were already illegal there, but the new law goes much further, including life imprisonment for anyone convicted of homosexuality and in some cases mandates the death penalty. The draconian provisions upended the lives of queer Ugandans who now feel in danger. Stephanie Sy discussed the law with Steven Kabuye.
Stream your PBS favorites with the PBS app: to.pbs.org/2Jb...
Find more from PBS NewsHour at www.pbs.org/ne...
Subscribe to our UA-cam channel: bit.ly/2HfsCD6
Follow us:
TikTok: / pbsnews
Twitter: / newshour
Instagram: / newshour
Facebook: www.pbs.org/new...
Subscribe:
PBS NewsHour podcasts: www.pbs.org/ne...
Newsletters: www.pbs.org/ne...