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The Independent has documented a surge in LGBTQ+-targeted violence in Nigeria, where gangs entrap, extort, and torture individuals on camera for ransom. As aid cuts bite, clinics and shelters are collapsing, threatening life-saving HIV treatment for survivors. The documentary features testimonies from survivors and advocates, highlighting a humanitarian crisis intensified by policy shifts.
TIFF has announced over 60 films for its gala and special presentations, including world premieres and high-profile works from acclaimed directors. The festival runs Sept. 10-20, with titles from Rock, Farrelly, and Courteney Cox among others, signaling TIFF’s role as a major distribution market ahead of fall releases.