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In light of corruption and violations of human rights, the US government on Friday ordered a travel restriction against Ugandan officials.
According to Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, the Department of State has announced that it is taking action to impose visa limitations.
The Joe Biden administration stated that the American government will keep reviewing new policy-related activities.
The accused are accused of violating human rights, especially those of LGBTQI+ people, and of being directly or indirectly involved in corruption, undermining the democratic process.
The Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 of Uganda, which was passed in late May, mandates that those who identify as Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, or Asexual would be prosecuted and sentenced to life in prison or death.
In order to emphasize the risk that LGBTQI+ people, or those believed to be LGBTQI+, pose, the Department of State has changed its travel advice for Americans.
The United States pledges "strong support" for Ugandans and declares its commitment "to advancing respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms in Uganda and globally."
