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*US Ambassador To Zambia Warned Over Gay Comments* *Follow Pindula on WhatsApp for daily new updates* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va84dngJP21B2nWeyM3v?bh The United States of America Ambassador to Zambia Daniel Foote has cancelled scheduled appearances at World Aids Day events on Tuesday because of threats made against him on social media. This follows outrage sparked by his comments when he criticised Zambia’s judiciary for sentencing two gay men, Japhet Chataba and Steven Samba, to 15 years in prison. Following the backlash, Foote said: ---------- Pindula is best experienced with the Android App. *Download APK here:* https://zero.pindula.co.zw/media/apps/apks/pindula23.apk _On Econet, Pindula does NOT use your data_ ---------- > I was shocked at the venom and hate directed at me and my country, largely in the name of ‘Christian’ values, by a small minority of Zambians. > It is up to Zambian citizens and the courts to decide if your laws correspond to your constitution, but your constitution itself provides every person with the right to freedom and expression of conscience and belief. Zambia considers itself a Christian nation and gay relationships are still outlawed in the country. On Monday, Zambian President Edgar Lungu chided Foote for interfering in the country’s domestic affairs, saying his government will complain to the US administration. *More: BBC News* itel A50 now available on Pindula at $84 64GB storage, 2GB RAM. _ideal for light usage_ _If you found this article useful_ *Please support Pindula by forwarding to friends and groups*
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