Cousins, Burundi’s President Evariste Ndayishimiye has made headlines this week following statements regarding his personal views of same sex marriage!
According to Black Enterprise, the East African nation leader appeared in a press conference recently where he described same-sex marriage as being an “abominable practice.” President Ndayishimiye expressed that he personally feels gay people should be stoned in public.
“If you want to attract a curse to the country, accept homosexuality,” said the Catholic politician. “For me, I think that if we find these people in Burundi, they should be taken to stadiums and be stoned, and doing so would not be a crime.”
Reports read that marriage equality in Burundi is nearly nonexistent as protective laws for the LGBTQ+ community are minimal. It has been indicated that same sex marriages are banned and punishable by up to two years of jail time.
“If you want to choose Satan, now go and live in those tolerant Western countries, and I think those who strive to go there want to acquire those habits, they should remain there and never bring them to us,” said President Ndayishimiye.
Sources state that over 20 people were arrested in February 2023 following suspicion of “homosexual practices.”
In May 2023, the Ugandan government passed legislation that carries the death sentence for some same-sex offenses and jail sentences for others, reports Black Enterprise.
Sources state that Ghana also approved a legislation encouraging citizens to whistle blow against members of the LGBTQ+ community which ultimately heightened the risk of individuals being brutally attacked, kidnapped, or even lynched.
Cousins, what are your thoughts on Ndayishimiye views and Eastern Africa’s legislation in connection to the LGBTQ+ community?
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