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Burkina Faso Criminalizes Homosexuality, Imposes Harsh Penalties
9/2/2025
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- Burkina Faso's junta has passed a law criminalizing homosexuality, with prison sentences of two to five years and fines.
- Justice Minister Edasso Rodrigue Bayala announced that foreign nationals convicted under this law will be deported.
- This legislation aligns Burkina Faso with over 30 other African countries that prohibit homosexuality, following similar laws in Uganda and Mali.
