Entry #726: Homosexual activity in Burkina Faso

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RegionBurkina Faso
IssueHomosexual activity
StatusLegal
Start Date(unknown)
End Date(none)
DescriptionHomosexuality has always been legal in Burkina Faso.

In July 2024, the military junta, led by Ibrahim Traore, in power since the September 2022 Burkina Faso coup d'état, adopted an amended family code draft which would make homosexual acts illegal. However, the draft code has yet to pass.
Sourceshttp://www.refworld.org/docid/3ae6b5cc0.html
https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/burkina-faso-junta-adopts-draft-law-criminalise-homosexuality-2024-07-11/


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DescriptionHomosexuality has always been legal in Burkina Faso.Homosexuality has always been legal in Burkina Faso.

In July 2024, the military junta, led by Ibrahim Traore, in power since the September 2022 Burkina Faso coup d'état, adopted an amended family code draft which would make homosexual acts illegal. However, the draft code has yet to pass.
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Homosexuality has always been legal in Burkina Faso. Faso. In July 2024, the military junta, led by Ibrahim Traore, in power since the September 2022 Burkina Faso coup d'état, adopted an amended family code draft which would make homosexual acts illegal. However, the draft code has yet to pass.
Sourceshttp://www.refworld.org/docid/3ae6b5cc0.htmlhttp://www.refworld.org/docid/3ae6b5cc0.html
https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/burkina-faso-junta-adopts-draft-law-criminalise-homosexuality-2024-07-11/
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DescriptionHomosexuality has always been legal in Burkina Faso. December 13, 1996 is the date of publication of the current penal code.Homosexuality has always been legal in Burkina Faso.
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Homosexuality has always been legal in Burkina Faso. December 13, 1996 is the date of publication of the current penal code.

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Start DateDec 13, 1996(unknown)
DescriptionHomosexuality has always been legal in Burkina Faso. The date is the date of publication of the current penal code.Homosexuality has always been legal in Burkina Faso. December 13, 1996 is the date of publication of the current penal code.
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Homosexuality has always been legal in Burkina Faso. The date is the date of publication of the current penal code. December 13, 1996 is the date of publication of the current penal code.
Reports (2)
  • Newer law has been passed "https://www.africanews.com/2024/07/11/severe-penalties-for-homosexuality-in-burkina-faso/"
  • Newer law has been passed "https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd1jx8zxexmo"

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DescriptionHomosexuality has always been legal in this country. The date is the date of publication of the current penal code.Homosexuality has always been legal in Burkina Faso. The date is the date of publication of the current penal code.
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Homosexuality has always been legal in this country. The date is the date of publication of the current penal code. Burkina Faso. The date is the date of publication of the current penal code.

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StatusLegal
Start DateDec 13, 1996
End Date(none)
DescriptionHomosexuality has always been legal in this country. The date is the date of publication of the current penal code.
Sourceshttp://www.refworld.org/docid/3ae6b5cc0.html