Uganda recently passed the “Anti-Homosexuality Act, 2023,” which imposes life imprisonment for violators and even the death penalty in some cases. The law also criminalizes the promotion of homosexuality, which can lead to imprisonment for up to 20 years. Many activists and officials have condemned the law.
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Uganda is a landlocked country in East Africa whose diverse landscape encompasses the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains and immense Lake Victoria. Its abundant wildlife includes chimpanzees as well as rare birds. Remote Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a renowned mountain gorilla sanctuary. Murchison Falls National Park in the northwest is known for its 43m-tall waterfall and wildlife such as hippos.