London, UK. 27th Sep, 2013. LGBT asylum seekers and their supporters demonstrate outside Downing Street in London demanding the closure of the Yarls Wood immigration detention centre aleging violence and sexual abuse, especially against homosexuals. Credit: Paul Davey/Alamy Live News

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LGBT Africans and their supporters gathered to protest outside Downing Street demanding the closure of Yarls Wood Immigration Detention Centre. They claim that LGBT inmates are subjected to homophobia, sexual violence and rape. The protest was organised by the Peter Tatchell Foundation.

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Location: Whitehall, Downing Street, Westminster, London, United Kingdom
Photo credit: © Paul Davey / Alamy / Afripics
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