CNN remembers gay activist, David Kato, murdered in Uganda [video]
CNN took a look back at an interview with recently murdered gay activist David Kato, 46, probably with a hammer. The country’s anti-gay tabloid, The Rolling Stone, had printed Kato’s photo on its front cover along with the words ”Hang Them” in an effort to expose and harass known gay men and lesbians. CNN says Hillary Clinton has called for an investigation. (CNN)
Ugandan police claim it is a crime ”independent” of and ”not linked to being an activst of the sexual minorities.” A man was allegedly seen leaving while wearing Kato’s coat and shoes, which police claim points to a robbery. (NTV Uganda)
From November 1, 2010, the publisher of Uganda’s Rolling Stone called gay people evil and worse than terrorists. He also claimed that there was no evidence anyone had been harmed by his articles and photos. His paper had been ordered to cease publishing then:
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