Two women in Uganda were arrested after allegedly kissing in public and face potential life sentences under the country's Anti-Homosexuality Act, which criminalizes same-sex relationships. Rights activists have warned that the arrests reflect a sharp increase in targeting of LGBTQ+ individuals since the law's implementation in May 2023.
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Two women in Uganda were arrested after allegedly kissing in public and face potential life sentences under the country's Anti-Homosexuality Act, which criminalizes same-sex relationships. Rights activists have warned that the arrests reflect a sharp increase in targeting of LGBTQ+ individuals since the law's implementation in May 2023.