Nigerian President Signs Anti-gay Bill Into Law

Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has signed into law a measure that bans same-sex marriage and membership in gay organizations. The law says anyone who participates in gay clubs or "makes public show of a same-sex amorous relationship in Nigeria" commits an offense and faces up to 10 years in prison. Anyone who enters a same-sex marriage or civil union contract could face up to 14 years in prison. The new law drew protest Monday from U.S. Secretary of State John...

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