Uganda's President Pardons the Politician Who Championed Its Anti-Gay Law
Yoweri Museveni pardoned former Speaker Anita Among of corruption charges this week. LGBTQ+ advocates want an apology instead of gratitude — and aren't getting one.
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Uganda Drops Charges Against Two Women Arrested for Kissing in Public
Wendy Faith and Alesi Diana Denise faced up to life in prison under Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act after their February arrest. Prosecutors have now permanently dropped the case.
Two Ugandan Women Granted Bail After Being Jailed for a Valentine's Day Kiss
Wendy and Diana spent nearly two months in detention after neighbors reported them for sharing a kiss. They're free on bail — but still face life in prison under Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act.