US President Joe Biden delivers remarks in his first major address on foreign policy. Photo: dpa US President Joe Biden delivers remarks in his first major address on foreign policy. Photo: dpa
US President Joe Biden delivers remarks in his first major address on foreign policy. Photo: dpa
Joe Biden
World /  United States & Canada

Biden restores US commitment to defending gay, trans rights around the world

  • Under Obama, US slashed aid or trading privileges to Uganda and Gambia after they passed laws that authorised imprisonment for homosexuality
  • The tough rebukes fuelled a backlash in parts of Africa, whose Nigeria defiantly pushed through its own draconian law

Topic |   Joe Biden
Agence France-Presse
Agence France-Presse

Updated: 8:21pm, 7 Feb, 2021

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US President Joe Biden delivers remarks in his first major address on foreign policy. Photo: dpa US President Joe Biden delivers remarks in his first major address on foreign policy. Photo: dpa
US President Joe Biden delivers remarks in his first major address on foreign policy. Photo: dpa
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