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9 Countries Where Being Gay Is Legally Punishable By Death

Brunei criminalized homosexuality, sparking international uproar. After weeks of protest from world leaders, the Sultanate will not execute homosexuals. Brunei is hardly the only country that persecutes gays and lesbians. According to an ILGA research on homophobia, certain countries criminalize homosexuality based on sharia. Sharia, which means “way” in Arabic, is not a legal system but a guide to assist people find answers in Islam.

Those who understood sharia this way considered local traditions and customs. AD 700-900. Prophet Muhammad’s death. The death sentence for homosexuality is based on the Koran, Islamic scriptures, and Prophet Muhammad’s Hadiths. Other stories provide context for a lesser penalty for gay activity. Sharia is based on Qur’an and Hadith interpretations.

Muslims are analyzing what the two leaders say regarding same-sex unions. Some Islamic regimes execute non-homosexuals. In April, Saudi Arabia executed 37 terrorists. 70 countries criminalize homosexuality. Six UN members use the death sentence. Five others make this punishment possible but rare.

In 26 countries, the maximum punishment is a few years to life. Some countries allow same-sex marriage. Tempo 24/7 studied human rights and homophobic reports from non-profit organizations that help minorities, including LGBTQ people.

1. Iran:

Iran executed a guy for having intercourse with another man in January 2019. Gays were executed after the 1979 Islamic Revolution. In 2007, Iranian President Ahmadinejad remarked, “There are no gays like you in Iran.”

2.Brunei:

Brunei’s new Islamic law garnered headlines. Theft and homosexuality/adultery are two. The Sultan of Brunei overturned the law after international criticism.

3. Mauritania

Mauritania has traditionally outlawed homosexuality. The crime isn’t serious. The criminal code was based on sharia interpretation until 1983. It criminalizes homophobia. It’s stoned.

4. Qatar

Homosexuality is prohibited in Qatar and carries a 7-year prison sentence. Muslims in this country suffer the death penalty under Sharia if they have intercourse with a male, unmarried woman, or man and woman.

5. Yemen:

Saudi Arabia executes same-sex couples. Saudi Arabia faces terrorist death punishment. Depending on the crime, punishments can include whipping. First-time offenders are generally flogged or imprisoned; repeat offenders may be executed.

6. Afghan:

Afghanistan is homophobic. LGBT people are afraid. Prohibiting homosexuality. Never discussed, immoral, non-Muslim, and a sickness. Commonly, homosexual family members are assassinated to restore the family’s honor. Sharia-compliant. The Taliban, rural, and/or remote areas may be affected.

7. Somalia

Somalia bans homosexuality. This is a 3-to-3-year felony. Other homosexual actions are punishable by two months to two years in prison. In 2012, Somalia’s interim constitution established sharia “supreme law” and made homosexuality a capital offense.

8. U.A.E.

Sudan, UAE ban men’s relationships (the law does not specifically regulate relationships between women). Barbarity is punishable by flogging and/or five years in prison. Third charge is capital. Obscene behavior, even if not evident, might result in 40 lashes and a year in prison.

Any sex besides same-sex marriage is unlawful and punishable by a year in prison. Homosexuality isn’t punishable by death. Legalization can entail criminalizing all same-sex partnerships or just same-sex. Consensual same-sex partnerships were hanged.

9. Pakistan

Pakistan bans LGBT rights. Legalize homosexuality. “Community against the natural order” is punishable by penalties and/or two years in prison for homosexuality……See_More


Author: Gold Emmanuel
30 Nov 2024 @ 17:53pm
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