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Zambia’s MP son
speaks out on his homosexuality
11 Oct 2006- Lusaka- Its not
that easy for me to come out of the closet to the public all because of
my father’s position as a member of parliament in the Zambian government
and the Zambian law regarding homosexuality.
My father knows that I’m gay, its
been hard for me and the family too to accept that Iam what Iam, but my
father has strongly advised me not to come out. I know this is not what
I want but its lives me no choice with what the Zambian law says about
homosexuality.
The Zambian government is aware
about homosexuality in the country, especially in the capital city
Lusaka. You can come across gays and lesbians around but it has not been
easy to communicate and there is no chance of gathering for meetings to
catch up and establish friendship for fear of being arrested and facing
persecution. There is not support hence everything is done in secrecy.
This is why most Zambian gays and
lesbians are leaving all the time they get a chance so as to express
their sexuality in western countries and South Africa. I must say that
I’m also one of these guys leaving because its really going to be a
battle if I come out openly to the public as I’m not assured that I will
be protected by the Zambian law.
Trendsetters is a youth-run
newspaper which I thought they would report on all issues, but for some
reason they have rejected most issues that regard homosexuality.
Africanveil has become the first
ever gay and lesbian website that more of youths are communicating
through regarding homosexuality issues. It was much easier for me to
express myself on Africanveil.
Please note that Africanveil has not
given out the name for security reasons.
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