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UN Experts Oppose Proposed Nigerian Ban on Gays

Started by LostInTime, February 26, 2007, 07:52:27 AM

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February 26, 2007, 07:52:27 AM
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Voicing serious concern over a proposed Nigerian bill which would effectively outlaw same-sex relationships, four independent United Nations experts have said it would violate international human rights norms, and urged the Government to withdraw it immediately.

In a joint statement, the experts said the proposed "Bill for an Act to Make Provisions for the Prohibition of Relationship between Persons of the Same Sex, Celebration of Marriage by Them, and for Other Matters Connected Therewith" would endanger the lives of those engaged in, or believed to be engaged in, same-sex relationships.

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The Nigerians I know are from the southern part of the country and have a Christian upbringing and an English education.  Plus they have been very accepting of me.  It is a shame that their home country is not as tolerant.

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