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Biden cracks whip on Uganda over anti-homosexuality bill
President Joe Biden has asked the National Security Council to evaluate the effects of the enactment of Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act and reevaluate annual $1 billion aid to Uganda.
“I have directed my National Security Council to evaluate the implications of this law on all aspects of U.S. engagement with Uganda, including our ability to safely deliver services under the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and other forms of assistance and investments. My Administration will also incorporate the impacts of the law into our review of Uganda’s eligibility for the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). And we are considering additional steps, including the application of sanctions and restriction of entry into the United States against anyone involved in serious human rights abuses or corruption.” a @WhiteHouse statement read.
