Ugandan lesbian to be deported from UK

[theHandpuppet]

This is just a horrible situation! I hope our friends in the UK will appeal to their representatives. Aidah must be granted asylum!!

http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2014/may/23/ugandan-lesbian-deported-uk-aidah-asaba
Ugandan lesbian to be deported from UK
Aidah Asaba says she fears being immediately imprisoned when she arrives in Uganda, which has passed anti-gay laws
theguardian.com
Friday 23 May 2014

A Ugandan lesbian fears immediate imprisonment because of her sexuality when she is deported from the UK on Saturday.

Aidah Asaba, who is being detained at Yarl's Wood immigration removal centre, told the Guardian she came to the UK in October "running for her life" since a Ugandan newspaper, the Daily Monitor, had published her name in a list of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Ugandans it wanted to "shame".

In March, Uganda passed an Anti-Homosexuality Act which allows authorities to arrest and imprison those who have same-sex relationships. The Ugandan government also banned the "promotion" of homosexuality.

Asaba said she could not count on her family, local community or friends to protect her. "I didn't have friends supporting me. They weren't very trusted. They betrayed me." Of her family, she said: "They never supported me. They are against me." MORE at link.

[Behind the Aegis]

1. I thought the UK allowed for amnesty based on sexual orientation.

I can't remember what happened to the gay man from Iran (I think) who was also facing deportation in the last year or so.

[theHandpuppet]

2. It does, but her claim for asylum was rejected

There are various rights groups working on an appeal but the gov't has already given her a ticket back. I don't even want to think what will happen to her if she is forced back to Uganda.

[Behind the Aegis]

3. That's just sick!

I don't want to think what will happen either, especially since her name is out there.

[burrowowl]

4. Hopefully the Rights Groups win!