LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Human rights activists say dozens of gay men are being arrested in northern Nigeria.
They say such persecution will increase since President Goodluck Jonathan signed legislation banning same-sex marriage and criminalizing gay clubs and associations. Dorothy Aken'Ova is executive director of Nigeria's International Center for Reproductive Health and segxwal Rights. She said Tuesday the new law, already being dubbed the "Jail the Gays" law, will endanger and even criminalize programs fighting HIV-AIDS in the gay community.
She said police in Bauchi state have a list of 168 purportedly gay men, of whom 38 have been arrested recently. Jonathan's spokesman confirmed Monday he signed the act providing penalties of up to 14 years in jail for same-sex marriage and up to 10 years' imprisonment for membership or encouragement of gay organizations.
if u attack my papa house, I'll retaliate but if you are peace loving,I will embrace you
Posted: at 14-01-2014 02:28 PM (11 years ago) | Hero
aso4life1 at 14-01-2014 03:27 PM (11 years ago) (m)
I trust naija... people will surely call for the arrest of any suspect....Father go call police for pikin...friends go call police for a suspected friend and police go dey harass people on the street just to obtain money ni.
if u attack my papa house, I'll retaliate but if you are peace loving,I will embrace you
Posted: at 14-01-2014 03:27 PM (11 years ago) | Hero
Now the Nigeria police go round with a list of "purportedly gay men" in their pockets.
How do they get these "names?"
How much bribe does one give to have their name erased!! More importantly how much do the police charge those who want the name of their "enemies" on the list?
We should be afraid. Very afraid!!!!
Posted: at 14-01-2014 03:31 PM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Now the Nigeria police go round with a list of "purportedly gay men" in their pockets.
How do they get these "names?"
How much bribe does one give to have their name erased!! More importantly how much do the police charge those who want the name of their "enemies" on the list?
We should be afraid. Very afraid!!!!
Why diverting the issue na or are u saying the government have made a wrong step: (hope say.......) Mrson
Posted: at 14-01-2014 03:35 PM (11 years ago) | Upcoming
I will not try to understand how a man can make love to his fellow man but at the same time gay people did not do anything to me, they did not steal why not mind your business? If God had made me gay, I will be proudly gay!
Posted: at 14-01-2014 03:50 PM (11 years ago) | Upcoming
I will not try to understand how a man can make love to his fellow man but at the same time gay people did not do anything to me, they did not steal why not mind your business? If God had made me gay, I will be proudly gay!
Don't talk silly my dear: GOD does not make people GAY! People decide TO BE GAY on their own! Have u seen a Gay Animal b4! Pls be reasonable..... Marson
Posted: at 14-01-2014 03:55 PM (11 years ago) | Upcoming
I will not try to understand how a man can make love to his fellow man but at the same time gay people did not do anything to me, they did not steal why not mind your business? If God had made me gay, I will be proudly gay!
Don't talk silly my dear: GOD does not make people GAY! People decide TO BE GAY on their own! Have u seen a Gay Animal b4! Pls be reasonable..... Marson
Posted: at 14-01-2014 03:55 PM (11 years ago) | Upcoming
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