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Ghana’s parliament just passed a chilling bill that could send people to jail for identifying as LGBTQ+, with up to three years behind bars—and even forces citizens to report queer activity to police. Though it originated from a private member’s motion, President John Mahama is now demanding his legal team and attorney general thoroughly review it before it becomes law. The bill, which echoes colonial-era laws and faces backlash from human rights groups, includes exemptions for legal, medical, and media professionals—but still risks punishing allies. Supporters argue it protects traditional family values, while critics warn it violates fundamental rights. This isn’t the first time—similar legislation was introduced in 2021 but never signed—but this version, with its new amendments, has reignited fears across Africa, where LGBTQ+ rights are increasingly under attack, even with death penalties in some nations.

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