The article “Anti-gay mob beat 7 men; probe faults Nigerian response” about the Jan. 12 attack in Nigeria has been removed from this blog, at least temporarily. The article was based on an unfinished, draft version of a report prepared by investigators from the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (IGLHRC) and the Improved … Continue reading
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3 men in hiding after attack by anti-gay mob in Nigeria
Three gay men are reportedly in hiding for their own protection after being seized, stripped and beaten by a mob in northern Nigeria on Jan. 14. Police have no plans to take action against members of the mob, Gay Star News reported, citing a relative of one of the men. Steve Aborisade, coordinator of the … Continue reading
Report: 3 gay men stripped, beaten by Nigerian mob
Report: Three Nigerian men accused of homosexuality, seized, stripped, beaten by mob — now missing. A mob reportedly seized, stripped and beat three accused homosexuals in northern Nigeria on Jan. 14. Their current condition and whereabouts are unknown. “Only the perpetrators and the community can tell the whole world what has become of these men … Continue reading
