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Uganda drops death penalty for 'aggravated homosexuality' from anti-gay bill

Lawmakers originally proposed making "aggravated homosexuality" punishable by death as part of a controversial anti-gay bill.

Uganda and Nigeria may pass anti-gay laws by Christmas

LGBT rights in African continue to be attacked by the governments of a number of countries. The latest assault comes from Nigeria and Uganda, both of which are looking to pass laws that will punish homosexuality with jail time.

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