Burkina Faso's parliament has enacted a law criminalizing "homosexual practices," leading to widespread condemnation. Individuals violating the law could face up to five years in prison, along with financial penalties, while repeat offenders without citizenship may be expelled. Rights groups, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, have denounced the legislation, urging its reversal and highlighting its discriminatory nature.
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