FSRN Nigeria Expected to Pass Law Against Homosexuality
Channel: Reddebrek
Date: 02/01/2012

In Nigeria, lawmakers have sparked a fierce debate by proposing a bill to criminalize same-sex relationships. The bill prescribes up to 14 years in prison for anyone entering into a same sex marriage or civil union, and prohibits involvement in gay community groups or advocacy organizations. The country's minority gay community says if it becomes law, the bill will further increase the discrimination they face. Sam Olukoya reports from Lagos.

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