Mass Arrest of Dozens of Gay Men in Nigeria
The men were arrested at a private party in a Lagos hotel, where attendees were offered counselling and testing for the virus which causes Aids, said Bisi Alimi, a Nigerian lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) activist. Homosexuality, gay marriage, gay groups and displays of same-sex affection are illegal in Nigeria
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Nigeria: At Least 41 Gay Men Arrested in Nigeria
News24Wire, 31 July 2017
At least 41 men suspected of harbouring homosexuality acts were arrested at a hotel in Nigeria over the weekend, a report says. Read more »
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The accused have been charged for conspiracy, unlawful assembly and belonging to a gang of unlawful society. Gay marriage carries a sentence of between 10 and 14 years in prison. Read more »
