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Title: Sentencing Delayed For 18 Accused Of Homosexuality In Nigeria
Post by: LostInTime on August 21, 2007, 06:54:23 PM
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by 365Gay.com Newscenter Staff
Posted: August 21, 2007 - 1:00 pm ET

An Islamic court judge in Northern Nigeria has put off sentencing until next month for 18 men convicted of homosexuality in the Muslim state of Bauchi.

A prosecutor told the court on Tuesday that the government will not seek the death penalty.