Police in Tanzania have re-arrested 12 people, including two
South Africans and a Ugandan, for presumed promotion of homosexuality. The 12
individuals were initially arrested at a hotel last week but were released on
bail, only to be arrested once again over the weekend.
Their lawyer Jebra Kombole said they were first arrested as
they sought a legal consultation to challenge the government over its decision
to restrict healthcare services to LGBT community members.
This is the government's latest crackdown on people who are
presumed to support LGBT communities.
In February, the East Africa nation provoked criticism from
human rights groups for announcing the closure of several health centres
specialising in HIV/Aids prevention, alleging they were fronts for promoting
homosexuality.
Homosexual acts in Tanzanian can attract punishments from 30
years to life imprisonment.
BBC
0 Comments