Uganda announced Monday that President Yoweri Museveni had signed into law draconian new measures against homosexuality described as among the world's harshest, prompting condemnation from human rights and LGBTQ groups.

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni signed one of the world's harshest anti-LGBTQ bills into law on Monday.

President Yoweri Museveni signed the Anti-Homosexuality Bill into law after parliament watered it down. It is still among the harshest anti-LGBTQ laws in the world. Homosexual acts are already illegal in Uganda but now anyone convicted faces life imprisonment.

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Monday signed a controversial anti-LGBTQ bill under which homosexuals can draw life sentences for "gay sexual conduct" and the death penalty for other related crimes.

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni signed one of the world's toughest anti-LGBTQ laws, including the death penalty for "aggravated homosexuality", drawing Western condemnation and risking sanctions from aid donors.

President Joe Biden’s administration has said it will also consider sanctions on countries with anti-LGBTQ legislation, including Uganda.

The bill, signed into law by President Yoweri Museveni on Monday, calls for life imprisonment for anyone convicted of homosexuality. It drew swift condemnation from rights groups around the world.