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Thứ Sáu, 5 tháng 6, 2015

What Happens When "The Yes Men" Go To Uganda

“They’re not going to kill gay foreigners, are they?”

After passing, and celebrating, an Anti-Gay law in 2014, gay Uganda citizens were facing death for their sexuality. Although the law was later annulled, being gay is still viewed as obscene and an ongoing problem in the country.

After passing, and celebrating, an Anti-Gay law in 2014, gay Uganda citizens were facing death for their sexuality. Although the law was later annulled, being gay is still viewed as obscene and an ongoing problem in the country.

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In a bonus scene from the documentary, The Yes Men Are Revolting, filmmaker and activist Andy Bichlbaum was traveling to Uganda to work on their film about climate change, but felt conflicted.

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In 2012, when "The Yes Men," Andy and Mike, were on their trip to Uganda to work on climate change issues, Andy worried about his safety in the country.

In 2012, when "The Yes Men," Andy and Mike, were on their trip to Uganda to work on climate change issues, Andy worried about his safety in the country.

Since the passing and annulment of the bill, more and more LGBT citizens have faced threats, violence, and the loss of their homes and property.

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Traveling through Dubai, the guys felt they were already entering risky territory, as they read a story about a trial concerning men "seducing" other men in the Khaleej Times.

Traveling through Dubai, the guys felt they were already entering risky territory, as they read a story about a trial concerning men "seducing" other men in the Khaleej Times.

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