At least 16 arrested as Niger expands anti-LGBTQ measures
2 Jul 2026, 12:00 GMT
By editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)
Credit: editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)
Source URL: http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/02/at-least-16-arrested-as-niger-expands-anti-lgbtq-measures/
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.