Arr! A mighty Ugandan pirate, championin' gay rights, be wounded in a treacherous attack! Aye, 'tis a grave matter!
2024-01-03
Avast ye scurvy landlubbers! Word be reachin' me ears that the bold Ugandan scallywag, Steven Kabuye, a fine champion o' gay rights, was cowardly stabbed by some dastardly knave on a Wednesday. The poor soul be now lyin' in a sorry state within a treacherous hospital.
In a shocking incident, a prominent gay rights activist in Uganda was brutally stabbed by unidentified attackers. The activist, Steven Kabuye, was found lying on the ground in excruciating pain with a deep cut on his arm and a knife embedded in his abdomen. Kabuye was rushed to the hospital and is currently in critical condition.According to the police spokesperson, residents discovered Kabuye after the attack and reported his critical condition. The assailants, who arrived on a motorcycle, attempted to stab him in the neck but he managed to shield himself with his arm, resulting in a wound. Despite his efforts to escape, the attackers pursued him and stabbed him in the stomach.
Hans Senfuma, another gay rights activist, revealed that the assailants had been following Kabuye for several days and their intention was to kill him, not rob him. The attack is believed to be a consequence of the recently enacted Anti-Homosexuality Act in Uganda, which has raised concerns among activists about increased violence towards the LGBTQ+ community.
Historically, homosexuality has been illegal in Uganda under a law from the colonial era, carrying a punishment of life imprisonment. However, the new law has expanded the range of offenses and punishments, including prescribing the death penalty for "aggravated homosexuality" which involves cases of sexual relations with HIV-infected individuals or minors. Additionally, "promoting" homosexuality can lead to a 20-year prison term, affecting journalists, activists, and campaigners.
Kabuye had expressed his deep concerns about the consequences of the new law, stating that it violates fundamental human rights and encourages discrimination and persecution. The incident has sparked fears among activists about the safety of the LGBTQ+ community in Uganda.