NIGERIA: Tightening the noose on gay rights

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Rights groups in Nigeria fear a same-sex marriage bill being discussed in parliament could boost already prevalent discrimination against homosexuals. The bill goes much further than banning same-sex marriage; it threatens to ban the formation of groups supporting homosexuality, with imprisonment for anyone who ?witnesses, abet[s] or aids? same-gender relationships, and could lead to any discussion or activities related to gay rights being banned.