Pambazuka News

West Africa: Gay accused released

2008-03-27

http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/lgbti/46988

Five Cameroonians and a Nigerian accused last year of homosexuality in Cameroon have been released temporarily from the Bell prison in Douala where they spent more than six months behind bars. The six were arrested last August on charges of homosexuality. While awaiting judgement from Supreme Court, they stayed in custody for six months, and it could tripled if renewed pending investigation.