The sports category has moved to a new website.
ADVERTISEMENT

Anti Gay Law: US tells citizens to ‘reconsider’ trips to Uganda in updated travel advisory

The United States Government has updated its travel advisory to Uganda to reflect the recently enacted Anti-homosexuality law.

US citizens have been cautioned on travelling to Uganda

Uganda is currently placed on Level 3 on the US travel advisory, where citizens are advised to “reconsider travel.”

Level 3, according to the US State Department, is composed of countries where travelers “may encounter serious risk to their safety.”

In the updated advisory which was shared on the State Department website this week, US citizens planning to travel to Uganda are warned of the Anti-Homosexuality law which was signed by President Yoweri Museveni in May 2023.

The May 2023 Anti-Homosexuality Act raises the risk that LGBTQI+ persons, and those perceived to be LGBTQI+, could be prosecuted and subjected to life imprisonment or death based on provisions in the law, and may be subject to mandatory reporting to the police if they are suspected of committing or intending to commit acts in violation of the law, and could face harassment or attacks by vigilantes,” read the advisory in part.

ADVERTISEMENT

Supporters of the dignity and human rights of LGBTQI+ persons (including those of youth under the age of 18) could be prosecuted and imprisoned for multi-year sentences.’"

The Uganda travel advisory page on the other hand, contains further warnings about “violent crime” and possible “terrorist attacks”.

Travelers are for instance advised to keep a low profile, remain with a group of friends in public, and to not “display signs of wealth, such as expensive watches or jewelry.”

The United State Government through President Joe Biden protested Uganda’s anti-gay law, warning on May 30, 2023 of the possibility of pulling back financial support for Uganda, "Including our ability to safely deliver services under the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and other forms of assistance and investments."

Currently, the United States spends around one billion dollars a year building connections with Uganda’s trade and military.

JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!

Unblock notifications in browser settings.
ADVERTISEMENT

Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:

Email: news@pulselive.co.ke

Recommended articles

Raila declares his stand on the  National Dialogue Committee report

Raila declares his stand on the National Dialogue Committee report

NYS announces UK job opportunities for its graduates [Requirements]

NYS announces UK job opportunities for its graduates [Requirements]

President Ruto welcomes NBA's new office in Nairobi [Photos & Video]

President Ruto welcomes NBA's new office in Nairobi [Photos & Video]

PS addresses fears of electronic chip implants in digital ID rollout

PS addresses fears of electronic chip implants in digital ID rollout

Ichung'wa calls out 2 MPs for hosting female company in Parliament bar

Ichung'wa calls out 2 MPs for hosting female company in Parliament bar

JSC goes after MP Peter Salasya over threats to magistrate

JSC goes after MP Peter Salasya over threats to magistrate

Ruto reconnects with Grade One pupil & gives him a tour of State House [Photos]

Ruto reconnects with Grade One pupil & gives him a tour of State House [Photos]

Nairobi residents to experience water rationing despite overflowing dams

Nairobi residents to experience water rationing despite overflowing dams

Housing Levy ruling: Edwin Sifuna tells Kenyans to halt celebrations

Housing Levy ruling: Edwin Sifuna tells Kenyans to halt celebrations

ADVERTISEMENT