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

Niger's military junta has introduced a new penal code criminalizing homosexuality with 5-10 years in prison. The law applies to individuals and organizers involved in LGBTQIA+ acts, joining other African nations with similar laws.

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