Fri 5 Apr 2013 In: International News View at Wayback View at NDHA
Yahya Jammeh The leader of the small African nation of Gambia has warned that any gay men or lesbians found in his country will "regret" being born. Yahya Jammeh has been president of Gambia since a bloodless coup in 1994. At the opening of the country’s Parliament last week he called for continued peace in his country, promised to root out criminal activity and warned gay people to stay out of the region or suffer severe consequences. “Homosexuality is anti-humanity. I have never seen homosexual chicken, or turkey," Jammeh said, according to Gambia’s Freedom Newspaper. "If you are convicted of homosexuality in this country, there will be no mercy for offenders." He also said “Homosexuality is anti-god, anti-human, and anti-civilization. Homosexuals are not welcome in the Gambia. If we catch you, you will regret why you are born. I have buffalos from South Africa and Brazil and they never date each other. We are ready to eat grass but we will not compromise on this. Allowing homosexuality means allowing satanic rights. We will not allow gays here.”
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First published: Friday, 5th April 2013 - 11:40am