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LGBT refugees attacked and threatened with death after holding Pride celebration in camp [View all]
A group of LGBT refugees have been attacked and been sent death threats after they held a Pride event in their refugee camp.
A group of refugees have faced physical violence and death threats from other camp members following the first Pride parade in the camp at the weekend.
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A spokesperson from Refugee Flag Kakuma told PinkNews that two members of the group had already faced physical violence for being publicly involved in the event.
“The longer it’s there the more effect it has, two people were attacked the night after the event, a lesbian and transgender person,” they said.
Homosexuality has previously carried a life sentence in Uganda and LGBT people often face violence and persecution.
A group of refugees have faced physical violence and death threats from other camp members following the first Pride parade in the camp at the weekend.
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A spokesperson from Refugee Flag Kakuma told PinkNews that two members of the group had already faced physical violence for being publicly involved in the event.
“The longer it’s there the more effect it has, two people were attacked the night after the event, a lesbian and transgender person,” they said.
Homosexuality has previously carried a life sentence in Uganda and LGBT people often face violence and persecution.
https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2018/06/20/lgbt-refugees-death-threats-attack-pride-kenya/
Why do people have to hate what they don't understand???
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