In Nigeria, holding hands with your partner carries a big risk. That is, if your partner is of the same sex. Today, a case against 47 men accused of public displays of affection was adjourned in Nigeria. The men face up to 10 years in prison. The World’s host Marco Werman spoke with the BBC’s Mayeni Jones who was at the courthouse on Tuesday.
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