Tag: zambia
Zambia: Gay rights activist acquitted of immorality charges
A Zambian magistrate has acquitted a gay rights activist charged with an offence against public morality over pro-gay comments he made on television.Zambia: Gay rights activist acquitted of immorality charges A magistrate in Zambia on Tuesday acquitted a gay rights activist charged with an offence against public morality over comments he made on television in… Read more »
How to help victims of anti-gay laws in Zambia
How can people help those who are facing criminal charges in Zambia on the basis of their sexual orientation or their advocacy of LGBT rights? The Southern Africa Litigation Center has a suggestion — write to your government to find out what your embassy in Zambia is doing on this issue. “Embassies are involved in… Read more »
43 anti-LGBT violations in Zambia; ‘accident waiting to happen’
In the midst of a crackdown on homosexuals, Zambia has been the scene of at least 43 LGBT-related violations of people’s rights in the past six months, according to a new report by the local LGBT activist organization Friends of Rainka. Even worse incidents could occur, the report suggests, because “the situation for LGBTI persons… Read more »
Justice delayed, justice denied for 2 in Zambian gay trial
Supporters of two young Zambian men facing homosexuality charges say the men are being denied a fair trial. Philip Mubiana and James Mwape, who have been denied bail, have been jailed for five months while their trial is delayed again and again. In the previous attempt at continuing the trial, on Aug. 28, the scheduled… Read more »
Zambian activist must stand trial for opposing anti-gay law
The Lusaka High Court in Zambia yesterday rejected an appeal by AIDS activist Paul Kasonkomona, who is charged with “soliciting for immoral purposes” because he said on television last spring that Zambia should repeal its law against homosexual activity. Such laws in 38 African countries and 76-plus countries worldwide obstruct the fight against HIV/AIDS because… Read more »
Lusaka men caught having sex arrested
A Lusaka man of Barrastone Park has been arrested for sodomising another male of Chilenje South contrary to section 155 of the penal code of the laws of Zambia. Police acting spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said Harrison Jere of unknown age and house number of Barrastone Park was arrested for engaging consensual sodomy with Jackson Musonda,… Read more »
5 months in Zambian jail as gay trial falters; no eyewitnesses
Observers in Zambia supplied this information about the ongoing trial of Philip Mubiana and James Mwape, who could face up to 14 years in prison on charges of homosexual activity: The clock keeps ticking in the homosexuality trial of James Mwape and Philip Mubiana in Kapiri Mposhi, Zambia. They’re heading toward five months in jail… Read more »
Homosexuality at issue in 2 trials in Zambia this week
New Age Online published a preview of court action scheduled for this week in Zambia. Excerpts: Two high-profile cases involving a suspected gay couple and a [human rights] activist come back-to-back in Zambian courts this week raising concerns over growing homophobia. Rights activist Paul Kasonkomona, 38, returns to court Tuesday after his arrest in April… Read more »
‘Gays Can Go To Hell’ Acting Zambia President Says He Is Vindicated
Lusaka, Zambia – Acting President Edgar Lungu says he feels vindicated over his recent anti-gay remarks following the protests that were held in Paris, France over same sex marriages. Mr Lungu, who is also Minister of Home Affairs, says the clashes against gay marriages in France are a testimonythat Zambia made the right decision in… Read more »
Zambia: Stop Prosecuting People for Homosexuality
Drop Charges, Cease Invasive Exams, Protect Rights of Accused (Nairobi) – Zambian authorities should dismiss all charges and release two men arrested for engaging in homosexual acts, Human Rights Watch said. The police should immediately cease forensic anal examinations, which are intrusive, invasive and constitute cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment in violation of international law.… Read more »
Zambia gay couple tortured, jailed without food and water
Rights groups slam Zambia for jailing gay couple based on rumours and forcing them to undergo anal probe tests Zambia police have arrested a gay couple forcing them to undergo anal probe test, denying them legal representation on the charges of having sex ‘against the order of nature’. Phil Mubiyana and James Mwape have been… Read more »
Why such silence amid Zambians’ anti-gay storm?
Sowing poisonous seeds in Zambia Human rights worker Chivuli Ukwimi has harsh words for human rights organizations that stood silently by as a “storm of homophobic bigotry and hate-speech” broke out in Zambia this month shortly after the European Union invited proposals for grants to support human rights there. He is similarly critical of religious… Read more »
Zambia threatens further criminalization of gays after human rights activist’s arrest
The Zambian Government has suggested that it will introduce harsher punishments for LGBT people after a human rights activist appeared on television to discuss gay rights Zambian Government ministers have suggested that penalties for LGBT people may be increased following the arrest of human rights activist Paul Kasonkomona after he appeared on Zambian television to… Read more »
Zambia: Gay rights activist Paul Kasonkomona granted bail
A gay rights activist and HIV campaigner has been granted bail in Zambia, having called for same-sex relationships to be decriminalised. Paul Kasonkomona was arrested last Sunday following a live television appearance in which he argued for same-sex relationships to be decriminalised in the African nation. Officers reportedly tried to cut the interview short, but… Read more »
Zambia police refuse to release ailing gay rights activist
Police in Zambia are balking at releasing anti-AIDS and human rights activist Paul Kasonkomona from jail even though his supporters have provided the required guarantees that he would return to face court proceedings. His supporters appealed today to Zambian leaders and international groups to help win his release, saying that Kasonkomona’s continued detention poses a… Read more »
Zambian activists seek halt to gay manhunt
The Zambian human rights group Friends of Rainka has called for an end to a police manhunt for activists and LGBTI people that began after four allegedly gay couples tried to register same-sex marriages in Lusaka during the Easter weekend. On April 7, police arrested anti-AIDS and human rights activist Paul Kasonkomona after appearances on… Read more »
Zambia gay rights activist Paul Kasonkomona arrested
A prominent gay rights activist has been arrested in Zambia after appearing on a live television calling for same-sex relations to be decriminalised. Paul Kasonkomona had been charged with “inciting the public to take part in indecent activities”, police chief Solomon Jere told AFP news agency. He was detained as he stepped out of the… Read more »
‘Article 60 Will Promote Homosexuality’
The delegates to the provincial constitution convention on Thursday vehemently opposed the article, which prescribes affirmative action for the minorities and marginalised groups as an attempt to legalise homosexuality in Zambia. Practising homosexuality or lesbianism is currently a criminal offence in Zambia under Chapter 87 of the Penal Code. After protracted debate during the plenary,… Read more »
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