(Dec 3, 2011, (Addis Ababa))--A controversial gay conference, which began here in the Ethiopian capital despite an uproar from the public and religious leaders, has generated a lot of buzz on social networking platforms like Facebook.
The two-day 16th International Conference on AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Africa (ICASA) began at the UN Conference Centre Friday.
Ever since the news of the gay conference became public, Ethiopians have been discussing the issue mainly on digital platforms like Facebook. Most of the statements on the social networking websites reflect public loath based on religious and cultural values.
About 200 gays as well as UN and US officials were expected to attend the conference, where organisers said the discussion would focus on issues related to men having sex with men (MSM). Read more from New kerala »
Ever since the news of the gay conference became public, Ethiopians have been discussing the issue mainly on digital platforms like Facebook. Most of the statements on the social networking websites reflect public loath based on religious and cultural values.
About 200 gays as well as UN and US officials were expected to attend the conference, where organisers said the discussion would focus on issues related to men having sex with men (MSM). Read more from New kerala »
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