"International Outcry Over Ghana's Anti-LGBTQ Bill Passage"
TL;DR
Ghana's parliament has passed a bill criminalizing LGBTQ people and their supporters, drawing international condemnation from the United Nations and the United States. The bill broadens criminal sanctions against LGBTQ individuals and threatens penalties for their allies, with those convicted facing up to a decade in prison. Despite concerns about constitutionality, the bill has been sent to the president's desk for approval, prompting fears for the safety and rights of LGBTQ individuals in Ghana.
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- IMF Watching Events in Ghana After Passage of Anti-LGBTQ Bill Bloomberg
- Ghanaian Parliament's Passage of Legislation Undermines Human Rights - United States Department of State Department of State
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