DRINGEND! Uganda: Die Hölle auf Erden - nicht nur für homosexuelle Menschen
Folgende Pressemitteilung von Avaaz erhielten wir per Mail:
„In 24 Stunden könnte das ugandische Parlament über ein brutales neues Gesetz abstimmen, das Homosexualität mit dem Tod bestraft. Tausenden von Ugandern könnte die Hinrichtung drohen -- einfach nur, weil sie homosexuell sind. “
Und nicht nur homosexuell. Jede geschlechtliche Normvariante, die nicht in das christliche Weltbild der christlichen Hassprediger passt, muss mit der Todesstrafe oder lebenslangem Gefängnis (inklusive der Ermordung in diesem) rechnen.
So ist im ursprünglichen Gesetzentwurf von 2009 auf Seite 11 zu lesen:
„Definitions of „sexual orientation“, sexual rights, „sexual minorities“, „gender identity“ shall not be used in anyway to legitimize homosexuality, gender identity disorders and related practises in Uganda“.
Der ursprüngliche Gesetzentwurf von 2009 kann hier heruntergeladen werden. Aus ihm geht auch hervor, dass man schon alleine dafür, dass man „homosexuelle“ Menschen beherbergt oder für sie Sympathien äußert, 7 Jahre Haft bekommen kann
In der oben bereits erwähnten Pressemitteilugn von Avaaz heißt es weiter:
„Wir haben schon einmal dabei geholfen, dieses Gesetz zu verhindern, und wir können es wieder tun. Nach einem massiven globalen Aufschrei im vergangenen Jahr hat der ugandische Präsident Museveni den Gesetzesfortschritt blockiert. Doch aufgrund der zunehmenden politischen Unruhen in Uganda hoffen religiöse Extremisten im Parlament, dass das Durcheinander und die Gewalt auf den Straßen die internationale Gemeinschaft von einem zweiten Versuch, dieses hasserfüllte Gesetz zu verabschieden, ablenken werden. Wir können ihnen zeigen, dass die Welt immer noch zuschaut. Wenn wir die Abstimmung noch 24 Stunden lang, bis zum Ende der aktuellen Legislaturperiode, verhindern können, dann wird der Gesetzesentwurf für immer verfallen.
Wir haben keine Zeit zu verlieren. … klicken Sie hier, um mitzumachen …:
http://www.avaaz.org/de/uganda_stop_homophobia_petition/?vl
In Uganda homosexuell zu sein ist jetzt schon gefährlich und furchterregend. … Nun werden lesbische, schwule, bi-und transsexuelle Ugander von diesem drakonischen Gesetz bedroht, welches Menschen in gleichgeschlechtlichen Beziehungen mit lebenslanger Haft bestraft und außerdem die Todesstrafe für "Serientäter" vorschreibt. Selbst Nichtregierungsorganisationen, die sich gegen die Verbreitung von HIV einsetzen, können unter diesem hasserfüllten Gesetz wegen "Förderung von Homosexualität" inhaftiert werden.“
Soweit die Pressemitteilung von Avaaz.
Auf einem Blog mit dem Namen „GayUganda“ ist zu lesen (wir bringen den Text ungekürzt):
„The Anti-Homosexuality Bill, 2009: Political Gimmick, and Diversion.
Or, the so-called Bahati Bill.
Well, as I was sleeping, on this self enforced hiatus, the wheels of parliament were moving.
Now, the anti-Homosexuality Bill is at present being discussed in the parliament of Uganda. Just today, as I write. Yes, today, Friday the 6th of May 2011. Committee hearings are reportedly going ahead.
Now, remember that this is the lame duck session of parliament. And, remember that it is supposed to end soon, on 11 May 2011.
And, that on 12 May is the coronation of the King. Uh, do not think that am using my words without real care.
Why is the Anti-Homosexuality Bill being discussed today in parliament? And as a matter of urgency? Pure and simple. DIVERSION.
Less than a week ago, the opposition parties started a 'walk-to-work' peaceful protest. The government responded with over whelming violence.
Currently, as I write, the major opposition leader is in neighbouring Kenya, for medical attention for injuries he received during one of his 4 arrests. They sprayed tear gas and pepper direct into his face, after breaking down his car windows. And, this was in full view of the press.
The next day, riots paralysed the country. It was after the video of that arrest was shown on TV. Ugandans, the citizens of the country were appalled. They came out on strike. And, the government responded with overwhelming violence again. So bad that the spectre of Idi Amin Dada, famous dictator and life president of Uganda was raised.
So, the country is in a ferment. With the coronation to happen in just a few days time. So, the Anti-Homosexuality Bill is beind discussed... and ready to be passed.
So, it is a DIVERSION. The government needs a heady diversion for the country. For the outraged citizens of Uganda.
So, and this is very important, what is the government trying to do?
In actual fact, that diversion is not going to work. Because the citizens of Uganda are simply more concerned about the rising prices of food, and the deteriorating human rights situation. Their homophobia is a reflex which the government wants to use. But, it is not likely to work.
Oh, I am gay. I am Ugandan. I know what am talking about.
But, the international community is going to be appalled. The US allies are going to be astonished. And, there are going to be calls for this bill to be shelved....
Hey, so, what should you do?
People, I am a gay man, who is Ugandan. I can be killed because of being gay in Uganda. But, I can also be killed because of the general abuse of human rights in the country.
I REQUEST, AND BEG OF YOU, OUR ALLIES, NOT TO BE FOOLED.
That is very important.
If you want to condemn the Anti-Homosexuality Bill, please CONDEMN in the strongest terms possible, the general state of Human rights in Uganda.
Oh, the Bill will be passed in parliament. Have no doubt about that.
But, remember that this is time for the GAY MOVEMENT around the world to make COMMON CAUSE with the average citizen of Uganda to decry the abuse of human rights of ALL UGANDANS.
Do not separate the two issues. Mention both in the same sentence, in the same breath.
Tell this to your leaders in the community, to your leaders in your country. To your leaders in your parliament, and to your leaders nationally and internationaly.
LGBTI rights are HUMAN Rights. They are not divisible. They are not above others, they are not distinct from the others.
Make common cause in demanding the cessation of abuse of rights of Ugandans, including LGBTI ugandans, by the Government of Uganda.
Let the message go out, simple, clear, unambiguous.
LGBTI rights are human rights. And, we are concerned about the rights of ALL Ugandans, including LGBTI Ugandans.
That is the message. That is the statement. That is what we need to say.
And, yes, go ahead and talk. Tell everyone. Because, again, we cannot fight this in Uganda. The diversion will occur if you are outraged, and forget that not only kuchus in Uganda are at risk. Talk, make the bold and angry statements. Make them about Ugandans in general. And also Ugandan kuchus.
And, thanks for your help.“
Aktualisierung:
eine Pressemitteilungvon Human Rights Watch hat uns heute (11. Mai) erreicht:
"Uganda’s Parliament Set to Debate Anti-Gay Bill on May 13
(Kampala, May 11, 2011) – Uganda’s proposed Anti-Homosexuality Bill was not discussed in parliament on May 11, 2011, as scheduled, but is due to be discussed on May 13 at 10 a.m. May 12 marks the inauguration of President Yoweri Museveni, and new parliamentarians will be sworn in next week.
The bill would introduce the death penalty as a sanction for some consensual sex between members of the same sex, the same penalty provided for terrorism and treason. It would be an offense for a person who is aware of any violations of the bill’s provisions not to report them to the relevant authorities within 24 hours.
The “order paper,” or parliamentary agenda for May 11, scheduled as the last day of debate in the current parliament, did not include the Anti-Homosexuality Bill. The order paper indicated that other bills were to be discussed. Nonetheless, several Ugandan lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) activists submitted a written petition opposing the bill to Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Edward Ssekandi. In their presence, Ssekandi spoke with Hon. David Bahati, the author of the Anti-Homosexuality Bill, who asked that it be included in the day’s debate. Ssekandi issued instructions to include the Anti-Homosexuality Bill in the order paper, and a subsequent version included it as the last item on the day’s agenda.
During the four hours of parliamentary proceedings, starting around 2:30 p.m. and finishing at around 6:30 p.m., the parliament debated a variety of other current political issues.
Eventually, Parliament decided to proceed first with discussion of the pending Companies Bill, and the day’s proceedings finished due to lack of quorum. Only 35 members of parliament were present, far short of the 80 required for valid proceedings. As a result, the speaker set deliberations of the Anti-Homosexuality Bill to continue on May 13. As he exited the building, Hon. Odongo Otto of Aruu County told nearby LGBT activists that he “did not want homosexuals inside parliament.”
“Parliamentarians in Uganda should clearly reject this bill if it comes to a vote,” said Graeme Reid, LGBT director at Human Rights Watch. “The bill’s provisions threaten the fundamental freedoms of all Ugandans.”
For more Human Rights Watch reporting on LGBT rights, please visit:
http://www.hrw.org/en/category/topic/lgbt-rights
For more Human Rights Watch reporting on Uganda, please visit:
http://www.hrw.org/en/africa/uganda
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