Burundi senate rejects gay bill

Homosexuality is banned in many African countries Burundi's senate has rejected a draft law that criminalises homosexuality.

The draft proposed a sentence of three months to two years in prison for homosexual conduct.

It was approved by the lower chamber of parliament, the national assembly, last year - provoking criticism from human rights groups.

US-based Human Rights Watch has warned that the country would be in breach of international human rights treaties if the legislation is passed.