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An Islamic court in northern Nigeria has acquitted two men accused of having gay sex and belonging to a homosexual club.
There was a lack of evidence to convict the young men, the judge ruled.
These are the first acquittals since Islamic courts in Bauchi city began trying a group arrested late last year for alleged homosexual offences.
Homosexual acts are illegal in Nigeria under Islamic and secular law - the latter was tightened in January.
Same-sex marriages, gay groups and shows of same-sex public affection are now banned throughout Nigeria.
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Source: BBC
There was a lack of evidence to convict the young men, the judge ruled.
These are the first acquittals since Islamic courts in Bauchi city began trying a group arrested late last year for alleged homosexual offences.
Homosexual acts are illegal in Nigeria under Islamic and secular law - the latter was tightened in January.
Same-sex marriages, gay groups and shows of same-sex public affection are now banned throughout Nigeria.
Click here to read more
Source: BBC
