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Updated 98-12-15

Information on the situation for homosexuals in Lesotho:

Legal (not mentioned)

There is no ban on homosexuality in Lesotho. There is hope that the legislation will be influenced by the recent new constitution in surrounding South Africa, criminilizing discrimination based on sexual preference. Not much information about Lesotho was found, though.

If you have any further information on the current situation in Lesotho, please contact me
 

Age of consent Male-Female Male-Male Female-Female
Lesotho ? ? ?
Homosexuality and age of consent is not mentioned in Lesotho law.

Further information on the situation in Lesotho can be found at:

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Atevo Travel: Destination Lesotho (excellent travel information!)

National Univ. of Lesotho - links

MBendi profile: Lesotho

Go Global travel advisory (for U.S. citizens)

 

Statistics:

Monarchy, Africa
Area: 30,355 km²
Population: 2.01 mill.
Capital: Maseru
Currency: loti
Independence Day: Oct. 4

ISO 3166 Internet Country Code(s):
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