New bill in Ghana criminalizes LGBTQ+ activity

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Fear is mounting among Ghana's LGBTQ+ community after parliament passed a bill that could jail individuals for up to three years and penalize supporters.
Activist Stephen says daily life is now filled with anxiety over safety and discrimination. The law could compel citizens to report LGBTQ+ people, raising concerns among rights groups about democratic backsliding.
While it still awaits presidential assent, some are already considering going into hiding or fleeing.