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The 5 Most Dangerous Places For LGBTQ+ Travelers by HazardAwka(m): 11:00pm On May 10, 2022
5. Tanzania

“This East African country is renowned for its remarkable natural attractions, including Mt. Kilimanjaro and the Serengeti National Park, making Tanzania a massive hub for international tourism. Unfortunately, this country was ranked at #5 on our LGBTQ+ Danger Index, which may inspire LGBTQ+ visitors to rethink their travel plans,” says Fergusson. “In Tanzania, any homosexual acts result in 30 years to life in prison, and there has been a recent government crackdown on LGBT activity within the country.”

4. Saudi Arabia

“Saudi Arabia is another of the countries on our list which implements the death penalty for consensual homosexuality under their interpretation of Sharia law,” says Fergusson. “Other punishments include 100 whips or banishment for one year ‘Men behaving as women’ or wearing women’s clothes, and vice versa, is also illegal in Saudi Arabia, making this a particularly unfriendly country for members of the trans community.”

3. Yemen

“In Yemen, the punishment for being gay for both men and women is prison time and 100 lashes, with death by stoning for married men,” says Fergusson. “This conservative Muslim country means business when it comes to rejecting homosexuality, both in its laws and general public sentiment. Refugee Legal Aid Information highlights Yemen’s hostile attitudes toward their largely underground LGBT community.”

2. Qatar

“Coming in second on our LGBTQ+ Danger Index is Qatar,” says Fergusson. “This oil-rich Middle Eastern country enforces up to three years in prison, flogging and the death penalty under Sharia law for any acts of homosexuality. Tourism to Qatar is expected to skyrocket for the 2022 World Cup—which is to take place there—and suspending anti-LGBT laws during the tournament has been discussed, though ultimately rejected by the Qatari government.”

1. Nigeria

“Located in the heart of Africa, Nigeria ranked as the #1 most dangerous country for members of the LGBTQ+ community. It was ranked so highly largely due to the extreme penalties for simply being gay, which include up to 14 years in prison and the death penalty in states under Sharia law,” says Fergusson. “The mere discussion of LGBT rights is criminalized under the current system. Under Nigeria’s Same-Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act of 2013, the country has seen an increase in violence and extortion against the LGBTQ+ community.”

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/laurabegleybloom/2019/11/25/most-dangerous-places-safest-lgbtq-gay-travelers/?sh=9f2156811694

Re: The 5 Most Dangerous Places For LGBTQ+ Travelers by phrancys001(m): 11:52pm On May 10, 2022
Spit Taa!
Re: The 5 Most Dangerous Places For LGBTQ+ Travelers by Choilila: 7:53am On May 11, 2022
All are closet countries.
Especially the Arabians. They are worst.
So you people should just stop this hypocrite act of discriminations while you all collect and suck the penis behind the scenes.

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Re: The 5 Most Dangerous Places For LGBTQ+ Travelers by Flamemignon1(m): 7:09pm On May 11, 2022
I don't know why people say Nigeria is terrible when Tanzania is there, although there shouldn't be oppression Olympics between any of them
Re: The 5 Most Dangerous Places For LGBTQ+ Travelers by ednut1(m): 10:36pm On May 11, 2022
Has Nigeria jailed anyone for 14 years Abeg make una Gerout

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