Entry #488: Homosexual activity in Mauritania

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RegionMauritania
IssueHomosexual activity
StatusIllegal (death penalty as punishment)
Start DateJul 9, 1983
End Datenow
DescriptionMale homosexuality is punishable by stoning; female homosexuality is punishable by fines or imprisonments
Sourceshttp://www.refugeelegalaidinformation.org/mauritania-lgbti-resources
Reports (3)
  • Status is not correct "Penalty: Execution for men, [not enforced]; prison and fines for women"
  • Status is not correct "it it legal. get rid of the current status for Mauritania. "
  • Status is not correct "death penalty not applied but illegal"

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