Death Penalty-Seeking Ugandan Minister Loses Seat

A Ugandan Minister, Simon Lokodo, who requested that people found to be gay be sentenced to death on…

byOlorunwa Lawal

September 6, 2020

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Death Penalty-Seeking Ugandan Minister Loses Seat