Tag: Namibia
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Namibia High Court Overturns Colonial-Era Laws Criminalizing Gay Sex
Namibia’s High Court has recently annulled laws that criminalized sexual acts between men, marking a historic decision for the country’s LGBTQ community. These laws, which trace back to the 1920s during South African administration, were declared unconstitutional in a ruling celebrated as the start of a new era for Namibians. Activist Fredel Daab, with the…
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Namibia’s High Court Overturns Colonial-Era Ban on Same-Sex Acts Between Men
In a significant legal development, Namibia’s High Court has ruled that the colonial-era law criminalizing same-sex acts between men is unconstitutional, marking a historic victory for LGBTQ activists in the country. This ruling overturns a law dating back to 1927, which persisted even after Namibia gained independence from South Africa in 1990. Activists, while celebrating…