Ethiopia gay

In December , nearly a dozen Ethiopian religious figures (including the leader of Ethiopian Muslims and the heads of the Orthodox, Protestant and Catholic churches) adopted a resolution against homosexuality, urging Ethiopian lawmakers to endorse a ban on homosexual activity in the constitution. [26].

Authorities in Ethiopia have initiated a crackdown on the LGBTQ+ community. Rights activists have branded it a diversionary tactic in the wake of renewed violence across the country.

LGBT rights in Ethiopia have been a pressing concern for both locals and tourists alike. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals face legal challenges in the country, with both male and female same-sex sexual activity being illegal.

Security forces in Ethiopia are cracking down on hotels, bars and restaurants in the capital Addis Ababa where gay sexual activity is alleged to take place, the city administration said on.