The White House reacted Wednesday to the passage of the Anti-Homosexuality Act in Uganda, with National Security Council spokesman John Kirby warning of potential economic penalties.
Lawmakers in Uganda debated and passed the Anti-Homosexuality Act Tuesday, then broke out in celebratory song. , and said U.S. economic support for the country could be at risk over the bill.
"If the AHA is signed into law and enacted, it would impinge upon universal human rights, jeopardize progress in the fight against HIV/AIDS, deter tourism and [investment] in Uganda, and damage Uganda’s international reputation," she told reporters at the daily press briefing. A Ugandan man is seen during the third Annual Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride celebrations in Entebbe, Uganda on Aug. 9, 2014.
Kirby noted that this would be"really unfortunate" since most U.S. aid is in the form of health assistance, especially anti-AIDS assistance.
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