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Whoopi condemns Africa's anti-gay laws

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"Dozens of LGBT Nigerians were rounded up - when was the last time you heard that word? People being 'rounded’ up? It isn't good." Whoopi Goldberg slams anti-gay laws in a video for the Human Rights Campaign. The American comedian and activist criticises nations like Uganda and Nigeria for adapting hateful messaging from anti-LGBT people from the United States who have promoted their rhetoric in other countries. Goldberg's video was a reminder to viewers that both Nigeria and now Uganda have passed laws that criminalize homosexuality with jail, and in some instances, even death.  GayNZ.com staff - 3rd March 2014

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First published: Monday, 3rd March 2014 - 8:46am

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