Ghana passes restrictive anti-LGBT law

Ghana's Parliament has passed a repressive law against LGBT rights, reflecting the country's conservative values in a Christian-majority nation.

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This legislation adds to a politically and socially hostile environment for sexual minorities in West Africa.

The law strengthens legal obstacles for the LGBT community in Ghana.

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