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Fact-check: The article's claims are strongly supported by numerous recent X posts, including from Ugandan LGBTQ+ activist @senfumahans detailing the arrests of Wendy Faith and Alesi Diana Denise in Arua City for public kissing, their remand to prison, and upcoming court date, with widespread #FreeWendyAndDiana campaign. This is consistent with reporting from reputable outlets like The Guardian, BBC, and Reuters, confirming the event amid Uganda's ongoing Anti-LGBTQ crackdown.
Two women arrested in Uganda for allegedly kissing in public could face life sentence
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Two women, Wendy Faith (22) and Alesi Diana Denise (21), were arrested in Arua City, Uganda, after police raided their rented room following an alleged public kiss. The women face charges under Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act, which can carry a life sentence for same-sex activity. The arrests have drawn condemnation from LGBTQ+ rights activists and highlight the ongoing enforcement of Uganda's controversial anti-homosexuality laws.