A bill which will toughen punishment for homosexual acts in Uganda has been passed by countries parliament.
Under the new rules now imposed, taking part in homosexual acts could result in life imprisonment, in some cases.
It also bans the promotion of homosexuality, and makes it punishable not to report acts of homosexuality.
The bill, which first came to the Ugandan parliament in 2009, was opposed by the countries Prime Minister who said that not enough MPs were present.
Speaking to the AFP news agency, David Bahati - the MP behind the bill - said: "I am glad parliament has voted against evil".
However, many activists are furious at the move, with Ugandan gay activist Frank Mugisha writing online after hearing of the news: "I am officially illegal".
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