53 arrested in Nigeria for celebrating same-sex weddingDARREN ORNITZ/REUTERS Homosexuality is still illegal in Nigeria, though informal same-sex weddings still occur. Nigerian police have arrested 53 young men who celebrated a same-sex wedding, charging them with "belonging to a gang of unlawful society". Prosecuting officer Mannir Nasir told a court on Wednesday the young men were arrested Saturday in the northern city of Zaria while attending a party organised for two men who got married last week. The 53 men pleaded not guilty to charges that also included conspiracy and unlawful assembly. They were granted bail, and their next hearing has been set for May 8.

Source: Stuff April 19, 2017 19:16 UTC