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UNAIDS urges investigation into death of gay rights activist in Cameroon

The United Nations agency leading the response to HIV/AIDS has condemned the killing of an outspoken activist for the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people in Cameroon, and called on the Government to thoroughly investigate his death.

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