Burundi’s President Says Gay People Should Be Stoned
Burundi’s president said that gay people in his country should be stoned, amid a widening crackdown against L.G.B.T.Q. people in the East African nation that is adding to the anti-gay sentiments. Choose edition. Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox.
Burundi’s president says gay people should be stoned
Burundi’s President Calls For Gay People To Be Stoned In Public LGBTQ+ members need to be careful in these African nations. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. All same-sex sexual relations are banned in Burundi and punishable by up to two years imprisonment according to Equaldex. US expresses concern after Burundi president says gay people
The United States said on Friday it was troubled by comments from Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye, who last week called on citizens of the small African country to stone gay people. Some African leaders have in the past accused donor countries of trying to impose their values on the continent. In an interview with the BBC last month, Ghanaian Catholic Cardinal Peter Turkson said homosexuality should not be a criminal offence and people should be helped to understand the issue better. 
World leader wants gay people stoned in public
Burundi’s President, Evariste Ndayishimiye has called on his countrymen to stone gay people. He also railed against Western governments that he said had conditioned providing aid to Africa on accepting gay rights. While his remarks do not carry a legal force of law, it could escalate a crackdown on sexual minorities in the country. .
Burundi Leader Wants Gay People Publicly Stoned
Burundi’s president said gay people should be stoned, amid a larger crackdown on the LGBTQ community in the East African country. . 
Burundi's president says gay people should be stoned
Burundi’s president Evariste Ndayishimiye said that queer people in the east African nation ‘should be stoned’ amid a virulent anti-LGBTQ+ tirade. Ndayishimiye, who has led Burundi since , lashed out against LGBTQ+ rights in a question and answer session with the press and public on. .
Burundi president says gay people in his country "should be
Burundi's President Évariste Ndayishimiye has said that homosexuals in his country "should be stoned". Responding to a reporter's question, Mr Ndayishimiye, a fervent Catholic, said powerful. . Burundi's President Says Gays Should Be Stoned
The president of Burundi, Evariste Ndayishimiye, called on his people to stone homosexual individuals last week. The United States stated on Friday that it was worried by his remarks. In a country where LGBT persons already risk social exclusion and jail sentences of up to two years if found guilty. .