Uganda bill one of the world's most extreme anti-LGBTQ laws- White House

Reuters

23 March, 2023, 10:10 am

Last modified: 23 March, 2023, 10:10 am

Uganda bill one of the world's most extreme anti-LGBTQ laws- White House

Reuters

23 March, 2023, 10:10 am

Last modified: 23 March, 2023, 10:10 am

The White House in Washington, US, August 29, 2021. Photo :Reuters

The White House in Washington, US, August 29, 2021. Photo :Reuters

Uganda's anti-gay bill passed on Tuesday is concerning and represents one of the most extreme actions taken against the LGBTQ community in the world, White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre said on Wednesday

Uganda's parliament passed a law on Tuesday making it a crime to identify as LGBTQ, handing authorities broad powers to target gay Ugandans who already face legal discrimination and mob violence.

Keep updated, follow The Business Standard's Google news channel

While most comments will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive, moderation decisions are subjective. Published comments are readers’ own views and The Business Standard does not endorse any of the readers’ comments.

Tipu Sultan’s emergence as a vlogger from a fuchka seller

14h | Panorama

Photo: Courtesy

Bangladeshi brands going global

16h | Mode

Weavers need proper training and subsidised prices for weaving materials. Otherwise, they will lose this heritage forever. Photo: TBS

Tangail shari: After winning GI battle, the 250-year-old heritage fights extinction

3d | Panorama

Deprived of education, proper nutrition and any semblance of safety, the children working at Dhaka’s landfills often become trapped in a cycle of generational poverty. Photo: Mehedi Hasan

Childhoods scrapped away in search of scraps

4d | Panorama

Air India fears annual losses could rise to $600 million

Air India fears annual losses could rise to $600 million

14h | TBS Stories

Election roadmap should be announced soon: Tarique Rahman

Election roadmap should be announced soon: Tarique Rahman

15h | TBS Today

All the wars between India and Pakistan

All the wars between India and Pakistan

17h | TBS World

Bad times are coming for the country: Mirza Abbas

Bad times are coming for the country: Mirza Abbas

1d | TBS Today