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2 Gay Men Spared 14-Year Sentence in Malawi

 

By the CNN Wire Staff

May 29, 2010

 

(CNN) -- The president of Malawi has pardoned two gay men who were sentenced to 14 years in prison this month for gross indecency and unnatural acts, the country's solicitor general, Anthony Kamanga, said Saturday.

 

President Bingu wa Mutharika announced his pardon of Steven Monjeza and Tiwonge Chimbalanga after meeting with U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, Kamanga said.

 

Authorities arrested Monjeza and Chimbalanga in December at their home in Blantyre, Malawi after the couple professed their love in a traditional engagement ceremony. Police discovered the couple when local newspapers reported on their engagement ceremony.

 

2 gay men spared 14-year sentence in Malawi - CNN.com

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2 Gay Men Spared 14-Year Sentence in Malawi

 

Great news. Sometimes international pressure does work and this is one of those times.

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