CRIMEJun 12 · 13:04 UTCWTOP DCWTOP Staff

Niger military junta introduces new penal code criminalizing homosexuality with 5-10 years in prison

Niger’s military junta introduced a new penal code criminalizing homosexuality with 5-10 years in prison. The law, effective since Thursday, penalizes LGBTQIA+ acts and related activities, joining other African nations with similar laws.

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