Reuters —The daughter of Cameroon’s president said she hoped that by coming out as a lesbian she can help change laws that ban homosexuality in the country.
Brenda Biya, who lives between the United States and Switzerland, came out in an Instagram post on June 30.
Her father, Paul Biya, 91, who has led Cameroon for four decades, has not publicly commented on the matter.
Brenda Biya said the law punishing gay sex existed before her father came into power in 1982, and she hopes her story will lead to change in the legislation.
“However, it highlights a harsh reality: anti-LGBT laws in Cameroon disproportionately target the poor,” she said.
Persons:
Brenda Biya, Le, ”, ” Brenda Biya, Paul Biya, Bandy Kiki, Biya
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Reuters
Locations:
United States, Switzerland, Cameroon, Britain