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Ugandan Court Dismisses Historic Aggravated Homosexuality Case

2/3/2026

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Story summary

A Ugandan court dropped the case against the first man charged with aggravated homosexuality under the 2023 Anti-Homosexuality Act.
The 2023 act is among the harshest LGBT laws and prescribes death for aggravated homosexuality.
The accused has been detained since August 2023 on charges of unlawful sexual intercourse and carnal knowledge.
The law has drawn international condemnation, with the United States suspending funding and restricting visas.

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Story summary

A Ugandan court dropped the case against the first man charged with aggravated homosexuality under the 2023 Anti-Homosexuality Act.
The 2023 act is among the harshest LGBT laws and prescribes death for aggravated homosexuality.
The accused has been detained since August 2023 on charges of unlawful sexual intercourse and carnal knowledge.
The law has drawn international condemnation, with the United States suspending funding and restricting visas.