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Sunday, November 22, 2009 12:44 AM

Published 11/03/2009 by Advocate.com


France and U.S. Condemn Ugandan Antigay Bill

The Ugandan embassies of France and the United States publicly condemned Uganda's proposed Anti-Homosexuality Bill on Monday, but officials in the African nation plan to move forward with the discriminatory legislation.

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France joins US in slamming Uganda's draft anti...
(AFP) - France on Monday joined the United States in publicly condemning Uganda's proposed Anti-Homosexuality Bill, which wouldvastly strengthen the country's anti-gay ... - [11/03/2009 - Tocqueville Connection]
France slams anti-homosexuality bill - [11/02/2009 - Sky News Australia]
France slams Uganda's anti-gay draft law - [11/02/2009 - The Age]
UGANDA: France Joins US in Slamming Uganda's Dr... - [11/03/2009 - AEGIS]
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"France expresses deep concern regarding the bill currently before the Ugandan parliament" the French foreign...
France and U.S. Condemn Ugandan Antigay Bill [Advocate.com - 11/03/2009]
...in Kampala. "France reiterates its commitment to the decriminalization of homosexuality and the fight against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity."
France and U.S. Condemn Ugandan Antigay Bill [Advocate.com - 11/03/2009]
"If adopted, a bill further criminalizing homosexuality would constitute a significant step backwards for the protection of human rights in Uganda Lockard said in an e-mail, reports AFP. 'We urge states to take all necessary measures to ensure that sexual orientation or gender identity may under no circumstances be the basis for criminal penalties, in particular executions, arrests, or detention.'"
France and U.S. Condemn Ugandan Antigay Bill [Advocate.com - 11/03/2009]

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