BOSTON, May 13 (UPI) -- Ugandan gay rights activist John Abdallah Wambere is seeking asylum in the U.S. following Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni's enactment of a controversial Anti-Homosexuality Act in February.
Under the law, both homosexuality and outreach to gays and lesbians are illegal. Those found guilty of "aggravated homosexuality" may face life in prison. "Aiding and abetting homosexuality" may also result in prison time, a provision that could impact rights groups, as well as LGBT support service providers.