U.S. special envoy to attend summits addressing African nations' LGBTQ rights

Nov. 7 (UPI) -- As gay acceptance and equality gradually takes hold in different places worldwide, many African nations continue to criminalize same-sex couples.

On Thursday, the U.S. Department of State announced that it is participating in international summits targeting LGBTQ rights and is sending one of its special envoys to South Africa to take part.

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