Zambia's Gay Rights Cases Raise Concerns Over Nation's Growing Intolerance

Is It Getting Worse For Zambia's Gay Community?
Prominent Zambian gay rights activist Paul Kasonkomona (C) leaves the Lusaka magistrate court on April 11, 2013, where he pleaded not guilty to charges of promoting homosexuality, after appearing live on television to argue for his cause. The 38-year-old activist was arrested in the capital on April 7, minutes after he appeared on a live TV show where he openly advocated for gay rights. Homosexuality is outlawed in Zambia, as in most African countries, and discrimination against gays and lesbians is rife. APF PHOTO / JOSEPH MWENDA (Photo credit should read Joseph Mwenda/AFP/Getty Images)
Prominent Zambian gay rights activist Paul Kasonkomona (C) leaves the Lusaka magistrate court on April 11, 2013, where he pleaded not guilty to charges of promoting homosexuality, after appearing live on television to argue for his cause. The 38-year-old activist was arrested in the capital on April 7, minutes after he appeared on a live TV show where he openly advocated for gay rights. Homosexuality is outlawed in Zambia, as in most African countries, and discrimination against gays and lesbians is rife. APF PHOTO / JOSEPH MWENDA (Photo credit should read Joseph Mwenda/AFP/Getty Images)

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