Mass Arrests at Nigerian Gay Wedding: Over 60 Detained

Police in Nigeria detained at least 67 people celebrating a gay wedding, making it one of the largest mass detentions targeting homosexuality in the country. Homosexuality is outlawed in Nigeria, and those found guilty can face up to 14 years in prison. The arrests were condemned by Amnesty International, which called for an immediate end to the "witch-hunt." The Same Sex Marriage Prohibition Act, enacted in 2013, has been criticized for being used for harassment, extortion, and blackmail. Nigeria is one of several African countries that have criminalized same-sex relationships.