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Around the world

Nigeria and Uganda adopt harsh anti-LGBT laws

20 Dec 2013


In december, Nigeria’s Senate approved a law that criminalizes displays of affection, people in same-sex marriage (including tourists) and even those who argue in favor of LGBT’s human rights.

Algo in december, the Parliament of Uganda expanded the criminalisation of LGBT people, by approving the  ‘Anti-homosexuality bill’.

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Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG) launched a statement criticizing the law’s approval. Click here to read it.

Categoria: Around the world Tags: Africa, criminalization, homosexuality, LGBTQ rights, Nigeria, uganda

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