From Afghanistan to Malaysia, these are the 61 countries that still criminalize homosexuality
Today, over five dozen countries still have laws making same-sex sexual relations illegal. Many of these laws stem from colonial rule.
April 9, 2025
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Today, over five dozen countries still have laws making same-sex sexual relations illegal. Many of these laws stem from colonial rule.
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Amnesty International says the exams are torture; Egypt says it's part of the investigation.
Amnesty International says the exams are torture; Egypt says it's part of the investigation.