Nigerian Lawmakers Outlaw Gay Marriage
Complete with prison sentences of up to 14 years
Lawmakers in Nigeria have passed a bill banning gay marriage, setting prison terms of up to 14 years.
Nigeria's House of Representatives passed the bill Thursday in a voice vote. The Senate previously passed the bill in November 2011.
It was not immediately clear if there were differences between the House and Senate versions. If there are none, the bill goes immediately to President Goodluck Jonathan to potentially sign into law.
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