Over 100 People Arrested

The repression of homosexuality is a fact in Nigeria. In a sad event, more than 100 homosexuals were apprehended while celebrating the marriage of two members of their community.

Unfortunately, their joy turned into a nightmare as they were arrested and now risk ending up behind bars.

Nigeria and its repression of homosexuality

This incident took place in Delta State in Nigeria, where police forces broke up the ceremony. In a video circulating on the Internet, we can see the bride and groom seated on the ground, questioned by the police.

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Homosexuality remains a subject controversial and heavily repressed by law in Nigeria. In 2021, the country strengthened its laws prohibiting same-sex activities, and one of these notorious laws is the “Same-S€x Marriage Prohibition Act” passed in 2014.

Same-sex Marriage Prohibition Act

This law, one of the most restrictive in the world in matter of h0m0s€xuality, not only prohibits same-sex marriages, but goes even further by prohibiting the formation of LGBT groups or associations, as well as the promotion of h0m0s€xuality. Violators of this law face prison terms of up to 14 years.

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As a result, LGBT people in Nigeria face discrimination, violence and persecution, which often forces them to live underground to escape these dangers.

Despite these challenges, courageous groups and activists in Nigeria continue to fight for the rights of LGBT peopleraising awareness of the discrimination faced by this community and advocating for the reform of discriminatory laws.

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