Ghana: Anger and Fear in Ghana As Bill Seeks to Criminalise LGBT+ People

Nairobi — Advocating for sexual minorities, sympathising or offering any assistance would be an offence punishable with up to 10 years in jail

  • Bill proposes up to five years in jail for LGBT+ people
  • Promoting LGBT+ rights would also be made a crime
  • Activists fear surge in persecution amid rights crackdown

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