Saturday, March 1, 2014

Secretary Kerry spoke with Ugandan President Museveni


Yesterday, Secretary Kerry talked to Uganda's President Museveni about their Anti-gay law.

Here's the press release:

Readout of Secretary Kerry’s Call with Ugandan President Museveni
Secretary of State John Kerry spoke with Ugandan President Museveni yesterday via phone. Secretary Kerry expressed the United States’ deep disappointment in the Ugandan Government’s decision to enact the Anti-Homosexuality Bill. The Secretary noted that the decision complicates the U.S. relationship with Uganda. He also raised U.S. concerns that this discriminatory law poses a threat to the safety and security of Uganda’s LGBT community, and urged President Museveni to ensure the safety and protection of all Ugandan citizens. The two also discussed the law’s negative impact on public health efforts including those to address HIV/AIDS, as well as on tourism and foreign investment in Uganda.
I love that pressure is coming from all over about this, but we need more. Something has to give.

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