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Sierra Leone: Lesbian Rights Activist Brutally Murdered

Source: 
Human Rights Watch
The government of Sierra Leone should bring to justice those responsible for the brutal murder of FannyAnn Eddy, founder of the Sierra Leone Lesbian and Gay Association and a lesbian rights activist known across Africa, Human Rights Watch said today.
Website Link: 
http://hrw.org/english/docs/2004/10/04/sierra9440.htm
Submitted on Tue, 10/05/2004 - 00:00
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  • Sierra Leone
  • Sexuality
  • [violence] general

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