Africa: Amnesty International Warns of a Rise in Homophobia in Africa

The human rights organization has criticized African governments for harsh new laws targeting homosexuals. This discrimination has led to a rise in violence and has hampered efforts to combat AIDS.

Homosexuality is illegal in 38 countries in sub-Saharan Africa, according to Amnesty International's report entitled Making Love a Crime. It warned that "homophobia is reaching dangerous levels."

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