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Thousands of protesters massed outside the Sharia court in the northern city of Bauchi, throwing stones into the building, as well as the accused, to demand the speedy convictions of seven men arrested for belonging to homosexual organizations. Reports indicate the accused, who were entering the courtroom from the street, were nearly lynched by the mob. Security officials shot into the air to halt the violence and the judge quickly halted the trial. He ordered the seven be returned to the prison. |
