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UK to Boost Aid to Nigeria as ‘Witch Hunts’ Against Gays Intensify

Andy Towle January 16, 2014

The UK will boost aid to Nigeria this year despite the signing of an anti-gay law by President Goodluck Jonathan which is leading to 'witch … [Read more...] about UK to Boost Aid to Nigeria as ‘Witch Hunts’ Against Gays Intensify

Topics: News More Posts About: David Cameron, David Cameron, News, Nigeria, Nigeria

Nigerian Man Receives 20 Lashes After Islamic Court Conviction for Homosexuality

Andy Towle January 16, 2014

Last night we reported on the deadly "witch hunt" currently underway for gay people in Africa. The situation is terrifying and grim. We also … [Read more...] about Nigerian Man Receives 20 Lashes After Islamic Court Conviction for Homosexuality

Topics: Health, News More Posts About: AIDS, News, Nigeria, Nigeria

Deadly ‘Witch Hunt’ on for Gays in Nigeria

Andy Towle January 15, 2014

Nigeria's Hisbah, or Islamic religious police, have vowed to track down all gays in the country following the signing of an anti-gay law by … [Read more...] about Deadly ‘Witch Hunt’ on for Gays in Nigeria

Topics: Health, News, Society More Posts About: AIDS, News, Nigeria, Nigeria

Islamic Court Trial Begins for 11 Suspected Gay Men in Nigeria; Death Sentence Possible

Andy Towle January 15, 2014

Trials have begun in the northern Bauchi state of Nigeria for 11 men arrested recently under the country's new anti-gay law, the BBC reports: An … [Read more...] about Islamic Court Trial Begins for 11 Suspected Gay Men in Nigeria; Death Sentence Possible

Topics: News More Posts About: News, Nigeria, Nigeria

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon Expresses ‘Deep Concern’ Over Arrests, Torture of Gays in Nigeria

Andy Towle January 15, 2014

UN Secretary Ban Ki-Moon has released a statement through his spokesperson on the situation in Nigeria, where the arrests and torture of gay people … [Read more...] about UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon Expresses ‘Deep Concern’ Over Arrests, Torture of Gays in Nigeria

Topics: News More Posts About: Ban Ki Moon, Ban-Ki Moon, News, Nigeria, Nigeria, United Nations, United Nations

16 Things You Should Know About the Anti-Gay Situation in Nigeria

Andy Towle January 15, 2014

Here are 16 things you should know about the recent passage of an anti-gay law in Nigeria and the reported arrests that have been made, as well as … [Read more...] about 16 Things You Should Know About the Anti-Gay Situation in Nigeria

Topics: Freedoms, Health, News More Posts About: AIDS, News, Nigeria, Nigeria

Nigeria Has Arrested 38 Gay Men from List of 168: Human Rights Group

Andy Towle January 14, 2014

As you may know, yesterday Nigeria's President Jonathan Goodluck signed a law mandating 14 years prison time for anyone entered into a same-sex … [Read more...] about Nigeria Has Arrested 38 Gay Men from List of 168: Human Rights Group

Topics: Health, News More Posts About: AIDS, News, Nigeria, Nigeria

State Department Spokesperson Grilled Over Nigeria’s Anti-Gay Law: VIDEO

Andy Towle January 14, 2014

… [Read more...] about State Department Spokesperson Grilled Over Nigeria’s Anti-Gay Law: VIDEO

Topics: News More Posts About: John Kerry, John Kerry, News, Nigeria, Nigeria

Where Anti-Gay Laws are Concerned, Nigeria Is No Russia

David Mixner January 13, 2014

BY DAVID MIXNER You bet Nigeria is no Russia. It is much worse than Russia. While the LGBT community is jumping up and down (as we should be) about … [Read more...] about Where Anti-Gay Laws are Concerned, Nigeria Is No Russia

Topics: News More Posts About: David Mixner, David Mixner, News, Nigeria, Nigeria, Russia, Russia

Nigerian President Signs Law Criminalizing Gay Marriage, Gay Groups with 14 Year Jail Term

Andy Towle January 13, 2014

Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has signed into law a bill banning gay marriage and public displays of homosexuality and relationships, as well … [Read more...] about Nigerian President Signs Law Criminalizing Gay Marriage, Gay Groups with 14 Year Jail Term

Topics: Freedoms, News More Posts About: News, Nigeria, Nigeria

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