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Gay Married Couple Arrested in Malawi


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A gay couple in the southern African country of Malawi, which has severe penalties against homosexuality, have been arrested and charged with public indecency after holding a public wedding ceremony on Saturday. The men, Tiwonge Chimbalanga and Steven Monjeza, could face up to 14 years in prison.

A police spokesman told Reuters: “We arrested them last night at their home and charged them with gross indecency because the practice [homosexuality] is against the law.” The men, who are due to appear in court on Wednesday, are being held in separate cells in Blantyne until their case is heard.

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  • Name: Mel
    Date posted: 1/3/2010 9:59:08 PM
    Hometown: Los Angeles

    Comment:

    s.r mpofu, the problem with your comment is that God do not exist. So much for your time spent here.

  • Name: john in SF
    Date posted: 12/31/2009 6:52:47 AM
    Hometown: San Francisco

    Comment:

    s.r. whatever- Here is a real shocker, there are gay animals too. Try reading Bilogical Exhuberance, if you can read, it might open your mind.

  • Name: john in SF
    Date posted: 12/31/2009 6:49:32 AM
    Hometown: San Francisco

    Comment:

    Bomb them

  • Name: s.r mpofu
    Date posted: 12/30/2009 3:54:40 PM
    Hometown: aylesbury

    Comment:

    this thing is all politics. i,ts 4 those who want to be voted .if dogs and cats can do it properly (sex) what makes a man to make that mistake. well done Africa and the other countries who don,t support this kind of scary practice. God created a Male and a Female for every creature in this world.

  • Name: Carl
    Date posted: 12/30/2009 1:35:24 PM
    Hometown: Ducharme

    Comment:

    It's not that Prez Obama is against "Gay Marriage" but, as a lawyer, thinking like a lawyer and, to be fair, with much more considerate thought, he's hoping that people will 'GET" the message that under the law, what counts is full and equitable rights. Federal marriage will come, but it takes time. "Settling" [if that's what you want to call it] for Federal Civil Union is really getting full civil rights. Marriage, after all is just a word for non-secular folk. Besides, I woudn't want to be a member of a club/church that wouldn't want me as a member.

  • Name: Randy
    Date posted: 12/30/2009 3:11:10 AM
    Hometown: West Hollywood

    Comment:

    I guess if you're going to be an activist and do something you know is illegal you know you might end up in jail. How much can they expect others to help them out? It was a bold and brazen move. Think back to the US, England and the rest of Europe when homosexuality was illigal. It has been many years, or not, since we where in the same position Africa is today. They are years upon years behind in understanding and social development. Doesn't make it right, just where it's at.

  • Name: john sharp
    Date posted: 12/30/2009 1:46:15 AM
    Hometown: johannesburg south africa

    Comment:

    Most of Africa is ANTIGAY very religious very poor English law 377 is one of the key culprits thanks to the old queen victoria now it is the religions leading the anti gay fight sure they have nothing to teach us but the are in power and they hurt stop all Aid to all those who not respect there entire populations

  • Name: Warner
    Date posted: 12/29/2009 6:04:52 PM
    Hometown: salem, or

    Comment:

    just because a person is against gay marriage micheal, doesnt mean they are pro jailtime/death penalty for being gay... we need less drama queenageness on the internet thank you very much. leave it to the sarah palin fansluts.

  • Name: Michael
    Date posted: 12/29/2009 1:07:18 PM
    Hometown: Fort Lauderdale

    Comment:

    Did you hear? Obama was the arresting officer. He is also against gay marriage. Now, how in the hell is the U.S. supposed to help these guys, when our President agrees with them on no gay marriage. Beyond sad and appauling on Obama's part. Religion is the reason for the persecution of women and gays around the world. Don't blame God for your OWN hatred/intollerance Obama and Bin Laden.

  • Name: Jeffrey
    Date posted: 12/29/2009 12:37:30 PM
    Hometown: Albany

    Comment:

    "Maybe Madonna can adopt them"...is that supposed to be funny or somehow witty? Too bad "A" hole that it is not you rotting in some shithole African prison.



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