US EditionMore than 60 people detained after a gay wedding in southern Nigeria
- Nigerian police arrested over 200 people at a same-sex wedding, with 67 of them facing prosecution. Same-sex relationships are illegal in Nigeria and can be punished with up to 14 years in prison. A police official described the event as evil and emphasized the need to follow Nigerian culture.
- Amnesty International Nigeria condemned the arrests as a witch-hunt and called for the release of the detained individuals. The organization highlighted the misuse of laws banning same-sex relationships for harassment and extortion.
- The police obtained a video recording of the wedding party and alleged prohibited substances during the raid. Police initially arrested 200 people but later detained 67 individuals following investigations.
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Nigerian court remands dozens in prison over alleged gay wedding
YENAGOA, Nigeria (Reuters) - More than 60 people arrested last week in Nigeria in connection with an alleged gay wedding, which is illegal in the country, have been remanded in prison, the police and their lawyer said on Monday. Read full story
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Nigerian court remands dozens in prison over alleged gay wedding
September 05, 2023 12:22 AMYENAGOA, Nigeria - More than 60 people arrested last week in Nigeria in connection with an alleged gay wedding, which is illegal in the country, have been remanded in prison, the police and their lawyer said on Monday.
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