Six Tunisians jailed for gay sex released – for now
Following international condemnation, six young men jailed for homosexuality for three years in Tunisia have been granted their freedom, at least for now. According to local media, the men were released on bail of 500 Tunisian dinars ($245 / R3960) each. It is understood that they will face a new trial. In addition to being imprisoned […]
Botswana gays return to court to fight government discrimination
Botswana’s LGBT rights group will return to court this month to oppose a government move to overturn a historic legal victory. In November 2014, the Gaborone High Court ruled that the government must register LEGABIBO (Lesbians, Gays and Bisexuals of Botswana) as an NGO after repeatedly refusing to do so. The court found that the […]
Number of people identifying as bisexual grows in the US
According to a new report, more Americans than ever are acknowledging that they are sexually attracted to more than one sex. The study, Sexual Behaviour, Sexual Attraction, and Sexual Orientation Among Adults Aged 18–44 in the United States, was released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. It found that, especially among […]