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| Region | Afghanistan |
| Issue | Homosexual activity |
| Status | Illegal (death penalty as punishment) |
| Start Date | Aug 15, 2021 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | In 2021, the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan. Since then, they have frequently enforced Sharia law against individuals convicted of homosexuality, often sentencing them to death. |
| Sources | https://www.clearygottlieb.com/-/media/files/irap/coi-reports/lgbtq-pdf.pdf https://www.hrw.org/report/2022/01/26/even-if-you-go-skies-well-find-you/lgbt-people-afghanistan-after-taliban-takeover |
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| Status | Illegal (death penalty as punishment) |
| Start Date | Aug 15, 2021 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | In 2021, the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan. Since then, they have frequently enforced Sharia law against individuals convicted of homosexuality, often sentencing them to death. |
| Sources | https://www.clearygottlieb.com/-/media/files/irap/coi-reports/lgbtq-pdf.pdf https://www.hrw.org/report/2022/01/26/even-if-you-go-skies-well-find-you/lgbt-people-afghanistan-after-taliban-takeover |