Anti-LGBTQ Ugandan pastor defends Anti-Homosexuality Act

By Kinene Isaac Ugandan pastor and anti-LGBTQ activist Martin Ssempa became infamous in 2010 when he endorsed the idea of criminalizing consensual same-sex sexual acts with up to life in prison or even death in his “Eat Da Poo Poo” sermon. He was a strong supporter of the 2009 “Kill the Gays” bill that eventually…

Indonesia’s dog meat sellers fear for future after crackdowns on trade

Animal welfare campaigners say dog meat trade should be outlawed due to its cruelty and risks to public health. Medan, Indonesia – Lina Ginting, the owner of Mechio Restaurant, does such a roaring trade in dog curry, barbecued dog and dog soup that she was able to put her two children through private school. But these…