Gambia: Homosexuality a 'War on Religion'

In a speech marking the 22nd anniversary of the coup which brought him to power, President Yahya Jammeh declared that "imposing homosexuality on weaker nations is a declaration of war on religion and human existence".

Gays face charges and discrimination.

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