Burkina Faso's parliament votes to outlaw homosexual acts
Summary
Burkina Faso's transitional parliament has passed a law that makes homosexual acts illegal. The new law comes with penalties of up to five years in jail and fines, and foreign nationals caught breaking it will be deported. The legislation now requires the signature of the country's military leader, Capt Ibrahim Traoré.Key Facts
- Burkina Faso's parliament voted to ban homosexual acts.
- The penalty for breaking this law includes two to five years in jail and fines.
- Foreign nationals violating the law will be deported.
- This law is part of wider anti-LGBT actions across Africa.
- Burkina Faso was among the few African countries that previously allowed same-sex relations.
- Military leader Capt Ibrahim Traoré needs to sign the law next.
- Since gaining independence from France, Burkina Faso did not originally have anti-homosexuality laws.
- The law aligns Burkina Faso with other African countries with similar bans on homosexuality.
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