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Burundi's President Suggests Stoning for Gay People
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Burundi's president suggests that gay people should be stoned, reflecting the growing intolerance towards LGBTQ+ individuals in the region. This statement follows in the footsteps of Uganda's recent law that imposes death sentences for certain same-sex offenses. The United States has imposed sanctions on Uganda, while lawmakers in Kenya, South Sudan, and Tanzania are pushing for tough anti-gay laws.
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