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WorldHomosexuality case against 47 Nigerian men delayed again

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Homosexuality case against 47 Nigerian men delayed again

A Nigerian judge has again adjourned the case against 47 Nigerian men accused of “public displays of same-sex affection” after the lead witness for the prosecution failed to appear in court.

In Wednesday’s proceedings, Justice Rilwan Aikawa appeared annoyed that the prosecution was again unable to proceed, the BBC’s Mayeni Jones reports from Nigeria.

The case has been adjourned at least three times because of procedural issues, Reuters news agency reports.

The judge warned the prosecution that at the next sitting he would dismiss the case if it was not able to proceed.

The suspects were arrested in an August 2018 police raid on a Lagos hotel. They face a 10-year jail term if convicted, Reuters reports.

Source: bbc.com

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