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UPDATED Jul 2, 2026 at 10:04 AM ET
Jul 1, 2026 at 11:12 AM ET
Niger arrests at least 16 under new anti-LGBTQ law
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Nigerian authorities arrested at least 16 people after new penalties criminalized same-sex relations.
WHO: Nigerian authorities
WHAT: Arrested at least 16 people under new legislation criminalizing same-sex sexual relations
WHEN: Jul 2, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET
WHERE: Niger
WHY: The arrests followed the introduction of harsh penalties for same-sex sexual relations under Niger's new law.
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