NIGERIA Two women were reportedly caught kissing in a Nigerian village. Local people then tied them together to a tree and beat them with a whip. Footage of the incident shows both women tied to the tree during the subsequent physical assault.
Nigeria has a highly restrictive legal and social environment for LGBT people. Same-sex sexual relationships are criminalized in the country, and LGBT people may also face social violence, discrimination, and other forms of persecution. The situation can also vary significantly depending on the region and local communities.
