Namibian president threatens to deport gays

The Namibian president has ordered police to arrest, imprison and deport all homosexuals.

The Namibian president has ordered police to arrest, imprison and deport all homosexuals.

Sam Nujoma made the announcement while speaking to students at the University of Namibia in Windhoek.

He later appeared on the evening television news warning young people against foreign influences, such as homosexuality. Nujoma also said alcohol abuse led to domestic abuse.

It is reported that he told his university audience: "The Republic of Namibia does not allow homosexuality, lesbianism here. Police are ordered to arrest you, and deport you and imprison you too".

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