Homosexuals are subject to attacks and abuse in Cameroon From: News.Cameroon-Today.com November 4, 2010 Report: Criminalizing Identities – Rights Abuses in Cameroon Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity. From: Alternatives-Cameroun, L’Association pour la defense des Droits des Homosexuels; Human Rights Watch; and the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission Douala, Cameroon Couples in
Cameroon is called “Africa in miniature” for its geological and cultural diversity. Natural features include beaches, deserts, mountains, rainforests, and savannas. The highest point is Mount Cameroon in the southwest, and the largest cities are Douala, Yaoundé, and Garoua. Cameroon is home to over 200 different ethnic and linguistic groups. The country is well known for its native styles of music, particularly makossa and bikutsi, and for its successful national football team. Homosexuality is punishable according to Article 347 of the penal code with a prison sentence of 6 months to 5 years and/or a fine of 200,000 CFA. More severe sentencing is likely when one of the offenders is under 21 years of age.
Name: Cameroon
Population: 15085000
Capital: Yaounde - Pop. 1430000
Area: 475442 sq. km/ sq. miles
Language: French, English
Religion: Christian, traditional indigenous religions, Muslim
Status of Homosexuality: Illegal
Telephone Country Code: 237
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