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Nigeria Passes Anti-Gay Bill

Nigeria FlagThe Nigerian parliament has passed an anti-gay bill that criminalises same-sex marriage. The new legislation now means a potential 14 year prison sentence for anyone that illegally marries someone of the same sex.

The House of Representatives passed the Bill unanimously; with Senate President David Mark stating that homosexuality was foreign to Nigerian culture.

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The country is also cracking down on homosexuality in general, with plans to criminalise public displays of affection between same-sex couples.

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