Entry #2751: Homosexual activity in Nigeria

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RegionNigeria
IssueHomosexual activity
StatusMale illegal, female legal
Start DateJun 1, 1916
End DateSep 16, 2018
Description10-14 years in prison. Not enforced. decriminalization proposed by one presidential candidate.
Sourceshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2016/06/13/here-are-the-10-countries-where-homosexuality-may-be-punished-by-death-2/?utm_term=.0ba526120f56 https://ilga.org/downloads/2017/ILGA_WorldMap_ENGLISH_Overview_2017.pdf https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2018/08/27/gay-sex-nigeria-police-arrest-57-men/ https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2018/08/28/nigeria-legalise-homosexuality-president-candidate-donald-duke/


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End Date2018-08-162018-09-16
Note10-14 years in prison. decriminalization proposed by one presidential candidate.10-14 years in prison. Not enforced. decriminalization proposed by one presidential candidate.

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Note10-14 years in prison. decriminalization proposed.10-14 years in prison. decriminalization proposed by one presidential candidate.

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Note10-14 years in prison. 10-14 years in prison. decriminalization proposed.
Sourceshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2016/06/13/here-are-the-10-countries-where-homosexuality-may-be-punished-by-death-2/?utm_term=.0ba526120f56 https://ilga.org/downloads/2017/ILGA_WorldMap_ENGLISH_Overview_2017.pdf https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2018/08/27/gay-sex-nigeria-police-arrest-57-men/https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2016/06/13/here-are-the-10-countries-where-homosexuality-may-be-punished-by-death-2/?utm_term=.0ba526120f56 https://ilga.org/downloads/2017/ILGA_WorldMap_ENGLISH_Overview_2017.pdf https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2018/08/27/gay-sex-nigeria-police-arrest-57-men/ https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2018/08/28/nigeria-legalise-homosexuality-president-candidate-donald-duke/

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Sourceshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2016/06/13/here-are-the-10-countries-where-homosexuality-may-be-punished-by-death-2/?utm_term=.0ba526120f56 https://ilga.org/downloads/2017/ILGA_WorldMap_ENGLISH_Overview_2017.pdfhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2016/06/13/here-are-the-10-countries-where-homosexuality-may-be-punished-by-death-2/?utm_term=.0ba526120f56 https://ilga.org/downloads/2017/ILGA_WorldMap_ENGLISH_Overview_2017.pdf https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2018/08/27/gay-sex-nigeria-police-arrest-57-men/

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ValueMale illegal, female legal

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ValueMale illegal, female legal

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End Date2018-08-012018-08-16
Note10-14 years in prison. Not enforced. In one area it is legal10-14 years in prison.

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End Date2018-07-282018-08-01

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End Date2018-07-202018-07-28

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End Date2018-07-182018-07-20
Note8-14 years in prison. Not enforced. In one area it is legal10-14 years in prison. Not enforced. In one area it is legal

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End Date2018-07-122018-07-18

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End Date2018-07-052018-07-12
NoteUp to 14 years in prison under federal law. Not enforced. In one area it is legal8-14 years in prison. Not enforced. In one area it is legal

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End Date2018-06-242018-07-05

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End Date2018-06-202018-06-24
NoteUp to 14 years in prison under federal law. In one area it is legalUp to 14 years in prison under federal law. Not enforced. In one area it is legal

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End Date2018-06-072018-06-20
NoteUp to 14 years in prison under federal law. Not enforced. In one area it is legalUp to 14 years in prison under federal law. In one area it is legal

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End Date2018-06-062018-06-07
NoteUp to 14 years in prison under federal law. Not enforced. Up to 14 years in prison under federal law. Not enforced. In one area it is legal
Sourceshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2016/06/13/here-are-the-10-countries-where-homosexuality-may-be-punished-by-death-2/?utm_term=.0ba526120f56https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2016/06/13/here-are-the-10-countries-where-homosexuality-may-be-punished-by-death-2/?utm_term=.0ba526120f56 https://ilga.org/downloads/2017/ILGA_WorldMap_ENGLISH_Overview_2017.pdf

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End Date2018-06-022018-06-06
NoteUp to 14 years in prison under federal law. Not enforced. Death penalty in northern Nigeria.Up to 14 years in prison under federal law. Not enforced.

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End Date2018-04-272018-06-02
NoteUp to 14 years in prison under federal law. Death penalty in northern Nigeria.Up to 14 years in prison under federal law. Not enforced. Death penalty in northern Nigeria.

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End Date2018-03-162018-04-27
NoteUp to 14 years in prison under federal law. Not enforced. Death penalty in northern Nigeria.Up to 14 years in prison under federal law. Death penalty in northern Nigeria.

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End Date2018-02-252018-03-16
NoteUp to 14 years in prison under federal law. Not enforced.Up to 14 years in prison under federal law. Not enforced. Death penalty in northern Nigeria.
Sourceshttps://lgbt-rights-hrw.silk.co/https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2016/06/13/here-are-the-10-countries-where-homosexuality-may-be-punished-by-death-2/?utm_term=.0ba526120f56

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End Date2018-02-042018-02-25

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End Date2017-10-132018-02-04
NoteUp to 14 years in prison under federal law. Up to 14 years in prison under federal law. Not enforced.

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NoteUp to 14 years in prison under federal law. Not enforced.Up to 14 years in prison under federal law.

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ValueIllegal (imprisonment as punishment)Male illegal, female legal
NoteUp to 14 years in prison under federal law. Up to 14 years in prison under federal law. Not enforced.

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End Date2017-09-202017-10-13

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End Date2017-09-102017-09-20
NoteUp to 14 years in prison under federal law. death Penalty in northern tribal areas.Up to 14 years in prison under federal law.

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End Date2017-08-102017-09-10
NoteUp to 14 years in prison under federal law.Up to 14 years in prison under federal law. death Penalty in northern tribal areas.

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NoteUp to 14 years in prison; death penalty under sharia law. it falls under mixed sentences. only death penalty in the northern part of Nigeria.Up to 14 years in prison under federal law.

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End Date2017-03-192017-08-10

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ValueIllegal (death penalty as punishment)Illegal (imprisonment as punishment)
End Date2017-02-122017-03-19

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NoteUp to 14 years in prison; death penalty under sharia law. it falls under mixed sentences.Up to 14 years in prison; death penalty under sharia law. it falls under mixed sentences. only death penalty in the northern part of Nigeria.

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NoteUp to 14 years in prison; death penalty under sharia law. it falls under mixed sentences. only death penalty in the northern part of Nigeria.Up to 14 years in prison; death penalty under sharia law. it falls under mixed sentences.

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ValueLegalIllegal (death penalty as punishment)
End Date2016-07-292017-02-12
NoteOnly there is no protection for them.Up to 14 years in prison; death penalty under sharia law. it falls under mixed sentences. only death penalty in the northern part of Nigeria.
Sourceshttps://www.loc.gov/law/help/criminal-laws-on-homosexuality/african-nations-laws.phphttps://lgbt-rights-hrw.silk.co/

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Start Date2011-06-011916-06-01

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