Entry #13438: Serving openly in military in Mali

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RegionMali
IssueServing openly in military
StatusIllegal
Start Date(unknown)
End Date(none)
DescriptionThere are no specific regulations on LGBT people's military service, but it is presumed to be illegal due to the military Junta's criminalisation of homosexuality.
Sourceshttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Global-News/2010/0526/Don-t-ask-don-t-tell-How-do-other-countries-treat-gay-soldiers


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edited by jadeywadey. improved sources and desc

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ValueDon't Ask, Don't TellIllegal
DescriptionAlthough there are no specific laws on LGBTQ people serving in the military, due to the countries population being strongly against it, and people commonly being attacked simply for being apart of the LGBTQ, Mali's military policy regarding LGBTQ individuals might be similar to a "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy the United States previously had.There are no specific regulations on LGBT people's military service, but it is presumed to be illegal due to the military Junta's criminalisation of homosexuality.
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Although there are no specific laws on LGBTQ people serving in the military, due to the countries population being strongly against it, and people commonly being attacked simply for being apart of the LGBTQ, Mali's military policy regarding LGBTQ individuals might be similar to a "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy the United States previously had. There are no specific regulations on LGBT people's military service, but it is presumed to be illegal due to the military Junta's criminalisation of homosexuality.
Sourceshttps://fama.ml/
https://observers.france24.com/en/20181015-attack-transgender-woman-lgbt-mali
https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Global-News/2010/0526/Don-t-ask-don-t-tell-How-do-other-countries-treat-gay-soldiers
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https://fama.ml/ https://observers.france24.com/en/20181015-attack-transgender-woman-lgbt-mali https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Global-News/2010/0526/Don-t-ask-don-t-tell-How-do-other-countries-treat-gay-soldiers

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Original entry
StatusDon't Ask, Don't Tell
Start Date(unknown)
End Date(none)
DescriptionAlthough there are no specific laws on LGBTQ people serving in the military, due to the countries population being strongly against it, and people commonly being attacked simply for being apart of the LGBTQ, Mali's military policy regarding LGBTQ individuals might be similar to a "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy the United States previously had.
Sourceshttps://fama.ml/ https://observers.france24.com/en/20181015-attack-transgender-woman-lgbt-mali