Tag Archives: Jean-Claude Roger Mbede

21 in prison for being gay, 16 more awaiting trial

Posted on May 11, 2013 by

(This is the latest update of a page that is often revised — again and again — as new information is received.) Worldwide, at least 21 people are currently in prison for violating laws that punish those who are born … Continue reading →

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Cameroon ‘not ready’ to end LGBT persecution

Posted on May 2, 2013 by

Cameroon’s harsh treatment of LGBT people came in for criticism this week from 15 countries during the international human rights analysis known as the Universal Periodic Review. At the UPR session yesterday in Switzerland, Foreign Minister Pierre Moukoko Mbonjo did … Continue reading →

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Cameroon: Stop turning blind eye to death threats

Posted on February 13, 2013 by

Human Rights Watch issued this press release yesterday. Also see “Cameroon: Stop death threats to lawyers (video).“ Cameroon: Stop Turning Blind Eye to Death Threats: Intimidation of Lawyers in ‘Homosexuality’ Cases Compromises Right to Defense (Nairobi, February 13, 2013)  – The … Continue reading →

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Cameroon leader claims progress, but leaves LGBTs in jail

Posted on February 1, 2013 by

Cameroon’s long-time leader, President Paul Biya, says people in his country are changing their minds about homosexuality. But Biya has shown no signs of leadership on the issue and has done nothing to help the 19 people currently in prison … Continue reading →

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Cameroon jail looms for Roger Mbede; death threats for lawyers

Posted on December 18, 2012 by

Roger Jean Claude Mbede is trying to come to grips with the grim prospect of being sent back to prison in Cameroon for being a homosexual. The appeal of his three-year prison sentence was denied yesterday.  His attorney has 10 … Continue reading →

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Prison for being gay — Roger Mbede loses appeal

Posted on December 17, 2012 by

The Central Appeals Court in Cameroon has halted its deliberations on the appeal of Roger Jean Claude Mbede, refusing to overturn the lower decision that sentenced him to three years in prison for being a homosexual. Human rights attorney Michel … Continue reading →

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In Cameroon, a few more days of freedom for Roger Mbede

Posted on December 3, 2012 by

NEWS UPDATE In Cameroon today, a decision on Roger Mbede’s appeal of his homosexuality conviction was delayed again. Mbede, also known as Jean-Claude Roger Mbede, was sentenced in 2011 to three years in prison, but was granted provisional release this … Continue reading →

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Roger Mbede remains free for now in Cameroon

Posted on September 18, 2012 by

A Cameroon man’s three-year prison sentence for homosexuality remains on hold, at least for two months. Jean-Claude Roger Mbede served one year of the three-year sentence before he was released for medical treatment this summer. His appeal was scheduled to … Continue reading →

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Gay in Cameroon: after beatings in prison, rejection at home

Posted on July 21, 2012 by

For sending amorous text messages to one of his acquaintances, Roger Jean Claude Mbede, 33, of Cameroon has spent 16 months in prison for the crime of homosexuality. Mbede, who is also known as Jean-Claude Roger Mbede, won provisional release … Continue reading →

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Cameroon releases Jean-Claude Roger Mbede for medical care

Posted on July 17, 2012 by

This blog has received two reports that Jean-Claude Roger Mbede has been released from prison, at least temporarily, for medical treatment. We are seeking confirmation of those reports. [It has been confirmed. See the exclusive interview, “Gay in Cameroon: after … Continue reading →

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