Day: October 25, 2023

Oct 25
Dozens Arrested in Nigeria Amidst Anti-LGBTQ+ “Witch-Hunt”

Over 70 individuals have been detained by Nigerian security authorities in the country’s northeastern region on allegations of holding a same-sex wedding ceremony, an act criminalised under Nigerian law. The arrests, which occurred on Saturday, the 21st of October, highlight the prevalent discrimination and violence against the LGBT+ community in Nigeria, which has criminalised same-sex […]