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Ghana's parliament has passed a tough new bill that imposes a prison sentence of up to three years for anyone convicted of identifying as LGBTQ+.

It also imposes a maximum five-year jail term for forming or funding LGBTQ+ groups.

Lawmakers heckled down attempts to replace prison sentences with community service and counselling.

It is the latest sign of growing opposition to LGBTQ+ rights in the conservative West African nation.

The bill, which had the backing of Ghana's two major political parties, will come into effect only if President Nana Akufo-Addo signs it into law.

He previously said that he would do so if the majority of Ghanaians want him to.

Gay sex is already against the law in Ghana - it carries a three-year prison sentence.

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[–] [email protected] 29 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (3 children)

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 8 months ago

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[–] odium 2 points 8 months ago

[–] [email protected] 22 points 8 months ago

"I'm gay, but I identify as straight."