Nigeria Criminalizes Homosexuality and Same-Sex Relationships
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Nigeria has enacted legislation criminalizing homosexuality and same-sex relationships, with some violations carrying prison sentences of up to 20 years. The new laws represent a significant expansion of legal restrictions on LGBTQ+ individuals in the West African nation. Nigeria joins several other African countries that have implemented harsh penalties for same-sex relationships, reflecting broader conservative social attitudes across parts of the continent regarding LGBTQ+ rights.