Nigeria's same-sex couples say they feel more threatened than ever after lawmakers passed a bill outlawing such marriages. If approved, any offender and supporter of such activities could face up to 14 years in prison.
The bill passed unanimously by Nigeria's House of Representatives on Thursday also criminalizes public displays of affection between same-gender partners.
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