concern about criminalization of homosexuality in Nigeria.
In a tense press statement issued by the Canadian Embassy and made
available to journalists in Abuja, Baird called on Nigeria to repeal
the law.
He also urged Nigeria government to promote and protect the human
rights and fundamental freedoms of all Nigerians regardless of their
s*xual orientation.
He said, "Canada has clearly spoken out against human rights
violations committed against people on the basis of their se*uality,
and we will continue to do so.
"Canada is deeply concerned that Nigeria has adopted a law that
further criminalizes homosexuality. This law can be used to impose
prison sentences of up to 14 years.
"We call on Nigeria to repeal this law and to promote and protect the
human rights and fundamental freedoms of all Nigerians regardless of
their s*xual orientation.
"Canada has clearly spoken out against human rights violations
committed against people on the basis of their se*uality, and we will
continue to do so."
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