Niger
Disclaimer: This information on the situation of homosexuals all over the world may not be completely accurate or up-to-date. The information is gathered on the Internet and in other publications. If you have any additional information, corrections, comments or suggestions, don't hesitate to contact me at  <never@heterosexual.com> Updated 99-06-29	Information on the situation for homosexuals in Niger: Illegal / (?) Male homosexual acts are illegal. Information on the situation for lesbians was not found. Increasing poverty and a fast population increase has given fuel to the fundamentalist Muslim movement in this predominantly Muslim country. Women stay inside more and covering with veils is becoming more common. Mini skirts and revealing clothing is on the decrease. People are searching for justice and equality against often corrupt officials and turn to fundamentalism for order. The democratically elected government was overthrown in a military coup in January 1996. Since this, there have been several reports of human rights violations. If you have any further information on the current situation in Niger, please contact me.    Age of consent Male-Female Male-Male Female-Female Niger ? X X? Male, and maybe female, homosexuality is illegal in Niger. No information on the age of consent was found. Further information on the situation in Niger can be found at: Amensty International Reports on Niger Niger - A Major Step Backwards (Amnesty article) -- Focus on Niger Présidence de la République du Niger - Official site (In French) Société Nigérienne des Télécommunications Atevo Travel: Destination Niger Encarta - Niger	Statistics: Republic, Africa Area: 1,267,000 km² Population: 9.1 mill. Capital: Niamey Currency: franc Independence Day: Aug. 3 ISO 3166 Internet Country Code(s): .ne

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