Obama Calls Out Russia And Nigeria In Statement Against Uganda Anti-Gay Bill

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President Barack Obama on Sunday issued a statement condemning President  Yoweri Museveni‘s imminent signing of  Uganda‘s internationally-criticized Anti-Homosexuality Bill, and took the opportunity to slam both Russia and Nigeria for their countries’ poor record on LGBT civil rights.

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Calling it “a step backward for all Ugandans,” and “an affront and a danger to the gay community in Uganda,” President Obama stated he is “so deeply disappointed that Uganda will shortly enact legislation that would criminalize homosexuality.”

President Obama added that his administration has “conveyed to President Museveni, enacting this legislation will complicate our valued relationship with Uganda.  At a time when, tragically, we are seeing an increase in reports of violence and harassment targeting members of the LGBT community from Russia to Nigeria, I salute all those in Uganda and around the world who remain committed to respecting the human rights and fundamental human dignity of all persons.”

Image: Official White House Photo by Pete Souza via Flickr