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January 14, 2014

Nigeria's President Signs Harsh Anti-Gay Law 
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Nigeria's president has signed a harsh new anti-gay law. The law bans
same-sex marriages and criminalizes participation in LGBT organizations
or meetings. Under the law, anyone who publicly demonstrates love toward
a person of the same sex could face up to 10 years in prison.

 

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