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Which countries put gay and lesbian people to death for same-sex actions?

By Kathy Belge, About.com

Question: Which countries put gay and lesbian people to death for same-sex actions?
Answer: According to the International Lesbian and Gay Association, seven countries still put gay, lesbian and bisexual people to death for same-sex actions. Those countries are:
  • Iran
  • Mauritania
  • Saudi-Arabia
  • Sudan
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Yemen
  • Nigeria (death penalty applies to 12 Northern provinces with Sharia law)
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