Friday, December 02, 2011

Nigerian senate passes anti-gay bill, defying British aid threat


Homosexuality is illegal in most African countries, with punishments ranging from fines to years in prison

The Nigerian senate has passed a bill banning same-sex marriages, defying a threat from Britain to withhold aid from nations violating gay rights. The bill by Africa's most populous nation calls for a 14-year sentence for anyone convicted of homosexuality. Anyone who aids or "abets" same-sex unions faces 10 years in prison, a provision that could target rights groups…

Read more: CNN - Nigerian senate passes anti-gay bill, defying British aid threat


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