For two gay men, a narrow escape on Valentine’s Day in Cameroon

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02/15/2022

Strolling hand in hand on Valentine’s Day in Cameroon nearly led to the death of two gay men at the hands of a homophobic mob. Max and Dex (pseudonyms) are a gay couple living in Mfou, a town near Yaoundé, Cameroon’s capital. Ages 24 and 28, respectively, they both are natives of Mfou and both work at a small motel in the central square.
On the evening of Feb. 14, the couple treated themselves to a romantic stroll after having a drink in a chic night spot. Finding themselves at a crossroads, they decided to walk hand in hand toward the town square. Onlookers targeted them with homophobic glances and comments. Max and Dex quickly moved out of the road, but they didn’t find a place to hide. A group of five young men approached them armed with sticks and gasoline, intending to set the couple ablaze. An eyewitness stated: “They didn’t provoke anyone, but it was shocking simply to see them holding hands for a good length of time.

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