Gay Debate Causes Stir In Namibia’s National Assembly
The Advocate,
November 2, 2000
Debate in the Namibia National Assembly over ratification of the African court on human
appeals was repeatedly interrupted by antigay members, The Namibian reported. Rosa Namises
upset many assembly members when she noted that minority rights, including those of gay
men and lesbians, are under threat in Namibia. Home secretary Jerry Ekandjo justified the
disruptions by equating homosexuality with sodomy. "As far as I know, sodomy is still
a crime in this country," he said.
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