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Eritrea

Same-sex relations are criminalized under article 600 of Eritrea's Penal Code (Section II 'Sexual Deviations', inherited from Ethiopia since 1957), with penalties of up to 7 years' imprisonment. There is no legal recognition of same-sex unions. Several foreign affairs ministries maintain active travel advisories for Eritrea. We recommend consulting official sources before planning any travel.

Population 3,5M-6,4M Capital Asmara Language Tigrinya, Arabic, English (working) Currency Eritrean Nakfa (ERN)

Legal framework · Eritrea

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LGBT identity
Criminalized · up to 7 years prison
Penal Code article 600 (Section II 'Sexual Deviations', 1957 inherited from Ethiopia, British colonial origin)
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Partnership recognition
Not recognized
No same-sex marriage or civil union

Official sources
check before traveling to Eritrea

Foreign affairs ministries publish updated travel advisories. For destinations with restrictive legal frameworks we recommend consulting several official sources before planning.

U.S. State Department

Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) due to travel restrictions, limited consular assistance, landmines, and wrongful detentions.

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UK FCDO

Advises against all travel to parts of Eritrea due to tensions with Ethiopia and severely limited consular support.

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