There are reports that 10 women said to be lesbians have been arrested in Cameroon and will remain jailed at least until they go to trial.
There are few details, but the news was first reported by Cameroon Radio Television, said Associated Press.
The Cameroonian broadcaster claims that the women are being detained in Ambam, about 300 kilometres south of the capital of Yaounde, on charges of lesbianism.
Both male and female same-sex sexual activity is illegal in Cameroon with penalties including imprisonment of up to five years.
In November, three men were sentenced to five years in prison and a fine on charges of homosexuality for having oral sex.
In April, Jean-Claude Roger Mbede was convicted and sentenced to three years’ imprisonment for being gay.
According to Amnesty International, homophobia is endemic in Cameroonian society and arrests, prosecutions and trials of gay men occur on a regular basis.
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sad…very sad
Will forever be accused of who they are?this is sad
Its official,after I finish studying im leavin this continent
Just boikott this countries!! God will punish does Governements!!
its very sad to the Goverment of Cameroon to detained 10 young women of being Lesbian..l call upon the goverment of Cameroon to realise the women..and l pledge to the President His Excellency to ubordon the women…and set them free