LGBT rights in Somaliland
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| LGBT rights in Somaliland | |
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 Somaliland |
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| Same-sex sexual activity legal? | Illegal |
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Penalty:
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 Capital punishment |
| Gender identity/expression | – |
| Discrimination protections | None |
| Family rights | |
| Recognition of relationships |
No recognition of same-sex relationships |
Homosexuality is a crime in Somaliland, a de facto independent republic which is claimed in whole by Somalia. Punishment ranges from imprisonment to, in extreme cases, capital punishment (the death penalty). Islam is the state religion of Somaliland.
Legal recognition of same-sex relationships [edit]
Somaliland does not recognize same-sex marriages, civil unions, or domestic partnerships.
Anti-discrimination laws [edit]
There are no laws against discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
See also [edit]
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