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Africa News: []

BBC: [] Synopsis- Two men in Malawi are being held in prison for being homosexual. They were arrested for "public indecency." They held a traditional ceremony symbolizing their love for one another. At the time of the article they were sitting in cells waiting for their case to be heard after Christmas. They could serve3 a maximum 14 year sentence.

Opinion- I think it is not right to arrest someone just for that. I think they were very public about their ceremony because they are challenging the law of arresting people due to their sexual orientation. I believe it will take a few more steps before reform can really become possible. Even if the laws are able to be changed, there will be discrimination and it will take many reforms to get complete equal rights.

Similarities, differences- Both of the articles talkabout how they were arrested after a public ceremony. Africa News called the ceremony a wedding, while BBC called it an engagement. BBC has more information on this event than Africa News and has an interview with the leadser of the Center for the Development of People, a gay rights organization in Malawi.