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Kato became a gay-rights activist after he was beaten up four times, arrested twice, fired from his teaching job and outed in the press. Proposed legislation would impose the death penalty for some gay Ugandans, and their families, friends and even landlords also could face up to seven years in jail if they fail to report them to authorities. (Associated Press)

Killing of gay activist in Uganda triggers more threats of violence

By Ioannis Gatsiounis - The Washington Times

David Kato, an advocacy officer for the gay rights group Sexual Minorities Uganda, was found with serious wounds to his head at his home in Uganda's capital Kampala, late Wednesday Jan 26, 2011, and later died of his injuries. A Ugandan tabloid newspaper called Rolling Stone listed a number of men they said were homosexuals last year, including Kato. Kato's picture was published on the front page, along with his name and a headline that said "Hang Them." (AP Photo)

Prominent Ugandan gay activist brutally slain

By Max Delany - Associated Press