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16 gay activists arrested in Uganda and forced to undergo anal examinations

16 gay activists arrested in Uganda and forced to undergo anal examinations

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Ugandan authorities confirmed yesterday the arrest of 16 LGBTQ people by police in Kampala on Monday.

Gay sex is illegal in Uganda and those found guilty face life in jail.

Although there is widespread persecution of LGBTQ minorities in Uganda, local activists say it has increased in recent weeks.

They say the atmosphere has worsened since reports emerged Uganda may be again considering legislation to introduce the death penalty for same-sex sexual activity.

Following swift international condemnation, the government has denied it is looking to change the law – despite it being one of its own ministers who initially mooted the legislation returning.

Related: Uganda wants to start killing the gays. Again.

According to Thomson Reuters Foundation, the individuals were arrested Monday at a shelter of a sexual health charity, Let’s Walk Uganda, where they resided or worked. They are all thought to be aged 22-35.

Reports say a crowd had gathered outside the building and was chanting anti-gay slogans. Those inside the building called the police to rescue them. Instead, they were arrested.

Police say that they found condoms, lubricant, and anti-retroviral drugs at the site.

The individuals concerned were taken into custody and all underwent anal examinations.

“Based on the medical examination report, it was established that the suspects were involved in sexual acts punishable under the penal code,” Kampala Police spokesman Patrick Onyango said.

All 16 have now been released on police bond. However, it is expected that they will be recalled to attend court at a later date.

A police spokesperson told Thomson Reuters Foundation: “They will keep reporting to the police on selected dates pending further guidance from the state attorney’s office.”

Amnesty International is just one of the organizations to denounce the use of forced anal examinations to determine sexual activity, previously labeling such practices “abhorrent” and tantamount to “torture.”

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Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci are playing a gay couple and fans are thanking the Zaddy God

Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci are playing a gay couple and fans are thanking the Zaddy God

While the world anxiously awaits solutions to life’s most pressing problems, you can rest a little bit easier tonight knowing the great powers that be have answered one prayer: Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci will play a loving gay couple in an upcoming film called Supernova. No, it’s not a space movie.

And if you’re thinking, “But wait. Nobody was praying for that. Like… nobody,” well, you’re having the same reaction we did. But apparently this coupling has people very, very excited.

Don’t get us wrong —  we love us some Firth and Tucci and the film sounds promising, although very sad.

Variety writes: “Supernova centers on Sam (Firth) and Tusker (Tucci), partners of 20 years, who are traveling across England in their old RV visiting friends, family and places from their past. Since Tusker was diagnosed with early-onset dementia two years ago, their time together is the most important thing they have.”

But the level of glee for these two straight actors (surprise, surprise) playing out a heartbreaking gay love story is quite high, with Twitter writing “The excitement is very real for Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci’s upcoming romantic drama” on a roundup of comments that include:

ALL MY PRAYERS TO THE ZADDY GOD HAVE BEEN ANSWERED. t.co/WGXxVppgpF

— R. Eric Thomas (@oureric) October 24, 2019

Is it normal that I teared up reading the words “a romance starring Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci as a longtime couple on a road trip” t.co/V2URoEWpia

— Alanna Boo-nett (@AlannaBennett) October 24, 2019

OH GOOD! HOLLYWOOD READ MY FANFIC!t.co/3ONg93gc2P

— sarah decorative gourdman (@thesarahgorman) October 24, 2019

It has taken me until this very moment to realise that I’ve wanted a Stanley Tucci x Colin Firth road trip romance my whole life. t.co/MVNOpJxCEC

— Kate Leaver (@kateileaver) October 24, 2019

I feel like I have been preparing my whole life for this moment. Wow. Tucci, Firth, romance, AND sweaters?! THIS! WAS! MADE! FOR! ME!

— Emmy ?? Yer a Wizard Harry ?? Potter (@emmylanepotter) October 24, 2019

Wait, you guys did read the part about dementia, right? If so, that’s some very odd fanfic someone’s been writing.

Other comments shared in the excitement while keeping that part in mind:

Variety: Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci play lovers on a road trip!

Me: ?

Variety: One of them has early-onset dementia!

Me: ? t.co/JCH0SthEXI

— Jenya Keefe (@JenyaKeefe) October 24, 2019

Stanley Tucci. Colin Firth. Dementia. A test of their love. My reaction was to message @Harriet_Vane_ , then make a cup of tea, then sit down.t.co/djuFqUOt3r

— jenna (@jennaadel1) October 24, 2019

Sure to be the most heart-wrenchingly buttoned-up love story since The Remains of the Day ?? t.co/WNAYl2K4nV (thanks @kateileaver)

— Hattie Crisell (@hattiehattie) October 24, 2019

No word yet on a release date.

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