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‘Witch-hunt’ in Niger as military regime rounds up LGBTQ+ population
In Niger, a harsh crackdown on the LGBTQ+ community is causing alarm. With a new penal code criminalizing homosexuality, many are detained, including military officials. This has led to a halt in HIV services, endangering vulnerable populat...
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In Niger, a harsh crackdown on the LGBTQ+ community is causing alarm. With a new penal code criminalizing homosexuality, many are detained, including military officials. This has led to a halt in HIV services, endangering vulnerable populations. Activists argue this is more about politics than cultural values. #LGBTQ #HumanRights #HIVCrisis #Niger #GlobalNews
Originally reported by The Guardian.
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