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Niger criminalises asexuality, sparking global concern
The gist
Niger became the first nation to criminalise asexuality, part of a wider anti-LGBTQIA+ crackdown.
Ace people there now face 5-10 years in prison and fines up to £130K.
How it unfolded
- Jun 2026Niger became the first nation in the world to criminalise asexuality, as part of a wider crackdown on the LGBTQIA+ community.
- Jun 2026Niger, run by a military junta, broadened its anti-LGBTQIA+ laws, increasing criminalisation to include anyone who 'attempts to' participate.
- Jun 2026The newly passed Articles 25 and 390 are already having life-threatening implications on LGBTQIA+ people in Niger, according to the ILGA database.