An Islamic court in Nigeria is trying 11 Muslim men, who face death by stoning for allegedly having same-sex relationships, a religious leader said.
It is illegal to have gay sex in Nigeria both under Sharia -- or Islamic -- and secular law.
President Goodluck Jonathan signed the Same-Sex Marriage Prohibition Act, tightening laws against same-sex marriages, gay groups and shows of same-sex public affection earlier this month.
Under Sharia law, those convicted of homosexuality can be stoned to death.
A 12th person -- a Christian -- is being tried under secular law. [Al Bawaba] Read more
