A Lusaka High Court judge had sentenced them to 15 years in prison under laws that forbid sex between couples"against the order of nature".
The case drew criticism from then US ambassador Daniel Foote, who said the sentence was too harsh and could damage Zambia's reputation. Washington later withdrew Foote following the row with Zambian authorities over the issue. Over the past decade, several African countries have come into conflict over LGBT rights with Western countries, many of who are major aid donors.
The previous Obama administration cut aid to Uganda and Malawi over their anti-homosexual laws and policies, although Western condemnation sometimes provokes African leaders into taking more hardline positions. Uganda announced plans in October last year for a bill that would impose the death penalty for gay sex, but later backtracked after major aid donors said they were monitoring the situation.
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Mr_mbos Katlego_Taino so Vic you have footprints in Zambia? 😃
Way to go👏👏
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