At least 16 arrested as Niger expands anti-LGBTQ measures

FILE -In this image taken from video provided by ORTN, Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani makes a statement, July 28, 2023, in Niamey, Niger.

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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. The arrests come weeks after a new law imposed lengthy prison terms and heavy fines, placing Niger among a growing number of West African states tightening restrictions on sexual minorities.

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