World● ElevatedJul 2 · Jul 2, 2026, 12:00 PM
At least 16 arrested as Niger expands anti-LGBTQ measures
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Africanews [en]
Nigerian authorities have arrested at least 16 people following the introduction of harsh new penalties for same-sex sexual relations, marking a significant escalation in the country's stance on LGBTQ rights.
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