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Burkina Faso Enacts Law Criminalizing Homosexuality
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Burkina Faso Enacts Law Criminalizing Homosexuality

Burkina Faso's parliament has passed a law criminalizing homosexual acts, imposing prison sentences of two to five years for offenders. This legislation reflects a broader crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights in the region, raising concerns among human rights advocates.

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