Uganda politicians celebrate passing of anti-gay laws

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David Bahati, the MP who introduced the bill, added: "This is a victory for the family of Uganda, a victory for the future of our children…"

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Uganda's president has signed a controversial law allowing those convicted of homosexuality to be imprisoned for life, defying international disapproval from western donor nations.

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"No study has shown you can be homosexual by nature. That's why I have agreed to sign the bill," Museveni said in a speech at the presidential palace near the capital, Kampala.