Burundi’s President Urges Citizens to Stone Gay People

Burundi’s President Urges Citizens to Stone Gay People

In a troubling turn of events, Burundi’s President Evariste Ndayishimiye has urged citizens to stone gay people.

This development is likely to intensify the crackdown on sexual minorities in a nation where the LGBTQ+ community already faces social exclusion and potential imprisonment of up to two years for same-sex offences.

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President’s Warning: Accepting Homosexuality Invites Curse

During a recent Q&A session with journalists and the public in Burundi’s eastern region, President Ndayishimiye expressed the belief that accepting homosexuality would bring a curse to the country.

“If you want to attract a curse to the country, accept homosexuality,” warned Ndayishimiye.

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Burundi President Calls for Citizens to Stone Gay People

He went on to advocate for the stoning of gay individuals, arguing that such an act could not be considered a sin.

“I even think that these people, if we find them in Burundi, it is better to lead them to a stadium and stone them — and that cannot be a sin,” he said, describing homosexuality as imported from the West.

These remarks highlight a growing trend of intolerance towards the LGBTQ+ community in the region.

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Growing Trend of Intolerance in the Region

In May, Uganda passed a controversial law imposing the death penalty for certain same-sex offences and substantial prison sentences for others. This move faced widespread condemnation from Western governments and human rights advocates.

In response to Uganda’s actions, the United States implemented various sanctions, including travel restrictions and the removal of the country from a tariff-free trade deal. Additionally, the World Bank suspended all future loans to Uganda in protest.

Similar efforts to enact stringent anti-gay laws are underway in Kenya, South Sudan, and Tanzania. Lawmakers in these countries justify their actions as a defence of African values and sovereignty against perceived Western pressure on the matter. The situation underscores a concerning rise in discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community in the region.