Malawai: Catch 22: Being Anonymous Illegal, But So Is Being Open About Gay Rights

The Malawi authorities have told gay activists who put up posters and distribute leaflets on the streets anonymously to "come out in the open". Government official Kingsley Namakhwa said it was against the law to mount such campaigns anonymously. But he also pointed out that homosexuality was illegal, and anyone promoting it would be prosecuted.

Rights groups have recently criticised Malawi for prosecuting two men who got engaged to each other.

Tiwonge Chimbalanga and Steven Monjeza, believed to be the first gay couple in Malawi to start the marriage process, have pleaded not guilty to charges of public indecency. Their trial is due to start soon.

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