Uganda court to rule Wednesday on anti-gay law

People hold placards during a demonstration against the proposed new Ugandan anti-gay legislation which makes homesexuality illegal and punishable by harsh sentences for people identifying as LGBTQ+ in Pretoria, South Africa on March 31, 2023. PHOTO | REUTERS

What you need to know:

  • The law was adopted in May last year, triggering outrage among rights campaigners, the United Nations and Western powers.