Uganda's anti-gay law delays World Bank loan

The World Bank has halted a $90m loan to Uganda over its anti-gay law that has drawn widespread criticism from Western governments, the United Nations and human rights groups.

Uganda's anti-gay law delays World Bank loan
Fri, 28 Feb, 2014 - 07:34

The World Bank has halted a $90m loan to Uganda over its anti-gay law that has drawn widespread criticism from Western governments, the United Nations and human rights groups.

A bank spokesman said the loan was intended to help the east African nation strengthen its health systems.

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