White House warns Uganda of sanctions over anti-gay bill
The statement read, "The European Union will continue to engage with the Ugandan authorities and civil society to ensure that all people are treated equally, with dignity, and respect, regardless of their sexual orientation and gender identity."
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Uganda has been forewarned by the White House of potential economic "repercussions" if a new measure to crack down on homosexual activity is passed into law.
If this law were to actually pass and become law, "we would have to look at whether or not there might be repercussions that we would have to take, perhaps in an economic way," National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told journalists on Wednesday.
"In that case, we'll have to investigate. There are none. We are keeping a careful eye on this. Ideally, it won't pass and we won't need to take any action.
The proposed law would sentence Ugandans who identify as homosexual to life in prison. In some circumstances, it also entails the death penalty.
Prior to becoming a rule, the president must give his approval.
The anti-homosexuality measure has also caused the European Union great concern.
It claimed in a statement that criminalizing homosexuality was against international human rights legislation.
The statement read, "The European Union will continue to engage with the Ugandan authorities and civil society to ensure that all people are treated equally, with dignity, and respect, regardless of their sexual orientation and gender identity."
