Nigeria: Mob Violence Fueled by Anti-LGBTIQ+ Sentiment
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 4:50 AM

A violent mob attack on two university students suspected of being gay in Nigeria has gone viral, exposing the hostile environment reinforced by strict anti-LGBTIQ+ laws and rising societal intolerance. Bystanders applauded the vigilante brutality, and videos circulated widely on social media, underscoring how discriminatory rhetoric fuels unchecked violence.

Compiled From: Daniel Anthony, “Viral video shows mob beating two Nigerian students for being gay,” News.com.au, Aug. 16,2025.