A 20-year-old man in Uganda has been charged with "aggravated homosexuality," which is potentially a capital offense under the country's controversial anti-gay legislation. The law, signed in May, is considered one of the harshest in the world and includes punishments such as death and life imprisonment for consensual same-sex relations. The World Bank has suspended new loans to Uganda in response to the law, which has also been condemned by the United Nations and global rights groups. LGBTQ activists fear the law will encourage neighboring countries to adopt stricter legislation. The law has caused fear within the gay community, leading many to flee or go underground.

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