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Ghana's anti-LGBTQ+ bill sparks fear

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Isaac Kaledzi
March 2, 2024

Ghana's parliament has passed draft legislation that seeks to restrict the rights of the LGBTQ+ community. The move has sparked fear among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people.

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