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Ghana parliament approves 'anti-LGBTQ' law, awaiting president's signature

Ghana parliament approves 'anti-LGBTQ' law, awaiting president's signature
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The Ghanaian parliament has approved a law that criminalizes LGBTQ activities, with penalties ranging from three to five years in prison. The law is now awaiting the signature of President John Mahama to become official.

Ghana's parliament on Friday approved a law that would make the promotion, sponsorship or intentional support of LGBTQ activities punishable by three to five years in prison. The law is now awaiting ratification by President John Mahama.
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