Homosexuality Laws in Majority Muslim Countries
According to the International Lesbian and Gay Association (ILGA) seven countries still retain capital punishment for homosexual behavior: Afghanistan, Mauritania, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, and Yemen. The situation in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is unclear.
| Country | Laws against homosexuality | Penalty | Same-sex Unions | Laws against discrimination | Adoption |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | Yes | Death | No | No | No |
| The country is undergoing a period of relative chaos due to the continuing battles between NATO forces and the resurgent Taliban. The death penalty is enforced in some areas of Afghanistan. The Penal Code from 1976 in force, stipulates long imprisonment for adultery and pederasty. See LGBT rights in Afghanistan. | |||||
| Egypt | No* | Prison | No | No | No |
| In Egypt, openly gay men have been prosecuted under general public morality laws. (See Cairo 52.) OR?? and LGBT rights in Egypt. | |||||
| Indonesia | No* | — | — | No | No |
| *Homosexuality is legal outside of Aceh province. See LGBT rights in Indonesia. | |||||
| Iraq | No* | — | — | No | No |
| *No provisions of the current Iraqi criminal code deal with homosexuality. The U.S. occupation restored the criminal code back to its original 1969 edition. Before 2003, the criminal code was amended in 2001 to include the death penalty for homosexuality. However currently, death squads are operating in the country killing gays. See LGBT rights in Iraq. | |||||
| Malaysia | Yes | Fine to 20 years | — | No | No |
| Former Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who was himself jailed for homosexuality, has called for their repeal. Marina Mahathir, the daughter of former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, has called for an end to discrimination based on sexual orientation. However, during Mahathir's term as Prime Minister, he warned gay ministers in foreign countries not to bring along their partners while visiting the nation. See LGBT rights in Malaysia. | |||||
| Nigeria | Yes* | 5–14 years / death | — | No | No |
| *Areas under Sharia have instituted death for men and women. Any content, advocating groups or associations, support, talking to, marriage, etc., regarding LGBT persons can land you in jail for at least four years. See LGBT rights in Nigeria. | |||||
| Pakistan | Yes* | 2 years to life | — | No | No |
| Turkey | No | — | — | No | No |
| Uzbekistan | Male only* | Fine* to 3 years* | — | No | No |
| *"Besoqolbozlik" (Only applies to anal sex), page 43 of. | |||||
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