HRW: Uganda’s LGBTQ+ Crackdown Triggers Hate Crimes
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Human Rights Watch reports that a crackdown on the LGBTQ+ community in Uganda has led to an increase in hate crimes. The organization has documented instances of abuse, suggesting a link between the anti-LGBT climate and increased violence. The situation has put the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals at risk, with reports of unleashed abuse.