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Niger military regime arrests LGBTQ+ population in 'witch-hunt'

Published Wednesday, July 1, 2026 · Updated July 1

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  • Human Rights & Political Crackdown — 1 source

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The Niger military regime has enacted a new penal code in February, criminalizing "indecent or unnatural acts" and same-sex relations with penalties including imprisonment and substantial fines. This legislation is seen as a politically motivated crackdown on the LGBTQ+ population.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Niger's new penal code, enacted in February, dictates that "indecent or unnatural acts" and "sexual relations with a person of the same sex" are punishable by imprisonment of up to 10 years and a fine of up to 100m West African CFA francs (£130,000).

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Human Rights & Political Crackdown
  • The Guardian

    The article emphasizes the human rights abuses against the LGBTQ+ community in Niger, framing the new penal code as a politically motivated crackdown that undermines social justice and public health.

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