Russian lawmakers reject harsh anti-gay measure
(Moscow) A bill that would have made it a criminal offense for anyone who “openly demonstrated a homosexual way of life and a homosexual orientation” to hold jobs in education or in the army has been defeated.
The legislation would have mandated a sentence of from two to five years. It …
Burundi criminalizes homosexuality
(Bujumbura) Burundi has become that latest African nation to outlaw homosexuality.
The provision makes homosexuality a criminal offense with up to three years in prison and heavy fines. It has the backing of President Pierre Nkurunziza, who said Monday he will sign the legislation as soon as it reaches his desk …
Ugandan gays protest for rights
(Kampala) A small group of LGBT rights supporters braved government censure and public condemnation to denounce Uganda’s harsh laws against homosexuality in a first-ever demonstration.
Sex between two people of the same sex already is a criminal offense in Uganda – punishable by life imprisonment – although there are no records …
Nigeria gays come out of shadows to fight anti-gay law
(Lagos) Nigerian gays who regularly face police persecution are coming out to fight a proposed law that would make it a criminal offense to attend a gay event, gather or attend a gay wedding anywhere in the world.
Homosexuality already is illegal in Nigeria, punishable by a prison term up to …
