John Abadallah Wambere, Ugandan Gay Rights Activist, Asks For U.S. Asylum

[theHandpuppet]

John Abadallah Wambere, Ugandan Gay Rights Activist, Asks For U.S. Asylum
AP | by PAIGE SUTHERLAND
Posted: 05/07/2014

BOSTON (AP) — Fearing prison or even death, an openly gay activist from Uganda is seeking asylum in the United States since his home country toughened criminal punishment against gays.

John Abadallah Wambere came to the U.S. for a speaking tour in February, and Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni three days later passed the new measure that strengthened penalties against gay sex, including life in prison.

Wambere, 41, who now lives in Cambridge, said Tuesday, one day before his visa expires, that it was a heartbreaking decision to leave behind the gay community he has supported for over a decade and to leave his 16-year-old daughter.

"But my government is unable and unwilling to protect us from harm," Wambere said, fighting back tears.

MORE at http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/05/07/uganda-gay-rights-asylum-_n_5277182.html

[nomorenomore08]

1. Absolutely appalling. Someone needs to answer for this shit. n/t

[Behind the Aegis]

2. See also...

Don Viejo's thread about two Ugandans about to go on trial for homosexuality.