Zanzibar: Zanzibar's parliament has passed a bill that outlaws homosexuality and lesbianism
Source:
BBC The bill imposes stiff penalties which include up to 25 years imprisonment for those in gay relationships.
Website Link:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/3625269.stm
Submitted on Thu, 04/15/2004 - 01:00
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