After circa three years of intense deliberation, Ghana’s Parliament has unanimously approved the highly contentious Anti-LGBTQ+ bill.
International media outlets have responded to this development with varying opinions. Here’s how they’ve reported it:
DW states that Ghana’s parliament approved the bill, further restricting the rights of LGBTQ people in the West African country.
The Guardian reports that Ghana’s parliament has passed legislation that intensifies a crackdown on the rights of LGBTQ people and those promoting lesbian, gay, or other non-conventional sexual or gender identities in the West African country.
CBS News emphasizes that Ghana’s parliament has now approved a highly controversial anti-LGBTQ bill after months of debate. The legislation enjoys support from a coalition of Christian, Muslim, and Ghanaian traditional leaders.
CNN highlights the controversy surrounding the bill, emphasizing its international condemnation. The broader trend across African countries, where same-sex activity remains criminalized due to colonial-era laws, is also noted
Reuters describes Ghana’s newly passed law as a stringent anti-LGBTQ legislation. This move intensifies the crackdown on LGBTQ individuals and those advocating for non-conventional sexual or gender identities in the West African nation. It further referred to the bill as one of the harshest of its kind in Africa.
Al Jazeera reports that Ghana’s parliament has voted in favour of a controversial bill that severely restricts LGBTQ rights. This move has drawn significant attention and condemnation from rights activists.
According to the BBC, Ghana’s parliament has passed a tough new bill imposing up to three years of imprisonment for anyone convicted of identifying as LGBTQ+. Lawmakers rejected attempts to replace prison sentences with community service and counseling. The report added.
The Washington Post underscores that Ghana’s parliament has approved a highly controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill. If enforced, this legislation could send some people to prison for more than a decade.
