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The Guardian - World News

The Guardian - World News

Title Two women arrested in Uganda for allegedly kissing in public could face life sentence Source The Guardian - World News
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Wendy Faith and Alesi Diana Denise were taken into custody under laws that have outraged LGBTQ+ community and rights activists

Two women have been arrested and detained in Uganda after allegedly kissing in public, an act of “same-sex activity” which can lead to a life sentence in the east African country..

Wendy Faith, a 22-year-old musician known as Torrero Bae, and Alesi Diana Denise, 21, were taken into custody after police raided their rented room in Uganda’s north-west Arua City last week.

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Link https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/feb/26/women-arrested-uganda-kissing-public-lgbtq-laws Published At 2026-02-26 03:00:23 (1 week ago)
Created At 2026-02-26 03:06:22 Updated At 2026-02-26 03:06:22