World Bank has halted loan discussion and disbursement to Uganda’s government due to the East African country’s Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023.

In May, Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni signed a bill criminalizing homosexuality or same-sex conduct in the country.


Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 signed by Museveni also threatens the death penalty for persons convicted of homosexuality. Since the bill became law, there have been mixed reactions towards the decision.

In a statement released on Tuesday, the World Bank said it is concerned that the law will prevent persons involved in same-sex relationship will not benefit from projects financed by the global financial institution.

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