With thanks to Avaaz…….
“Uganda’s parliament has adjourned without debating a controversial bill which includes the death penalty for some homosexual acts.
It had been reported that a vote could be held on Friday.
The Anti-Homosexuality Bill has been condemned by Western leaders and human rights groups, some of whom are celebrating “victory”.
via BBC News – Uganda anti-gay bill ‘shelved by parliament’.
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