Cameroon - Cleric hits out at gays
December 30, 2012, Sunday
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ONE of Cameroon's most senior Christian leaders this week called same-sex marriages a "crime against humanity," ramping up anti-gay rhetoric in the Central African state.
As in most African nations, homosexuality is illegal in Cameroon. But recent incidents have highlighted a clash between conservative culture and youth, for some of whom it is less of an issue.
"Marriage of persons of the same sex is a serious crime against humanity," Victor Tonye Bakot, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Yaounde, told followers at Christmas Day mass.
At least 12 people were convicted this year of being gay in Cameroon. Jail terms range from six months to five years.
As in most African nations, homosexuality is illegal in Cameroon. But recent incidents have highlighted a clash between conservative culture and youth, for some of whom it is less of an issue.
"Marriage of persons of the same sex is a serious crime against humanity," Victor Tonye Bakot, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Yaounde, told followers at Christmas Day mass.
At least 12 people were convicted this year of being gay in Cameroon. Jail terms range from six months to five years.
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