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Slovenia rejects gay marriage

Slovenia rejects gay marriage
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People in Slovenia have voted against a law that would have allowed same-sex couples to get married and adopt children. Very disappointed that

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People in Slovenia have voted against a law that would have allowed same-sex couples to get married and adopt children.

Very disappointed that #Slovenia has voted against equality. Solidarity with those fighting for change. AmnestyUK_LGBTI</a></p>&mdash; Amnesty UK Europe (AmnestyUKEurope) December 20, 2015

Preliminary results from the State Election Commission indicated 63 percent of voters in the referendum opposed the law after 96 percent of the votes were counted.

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