Gay Tourism Ethiopia

According to article 629 of the ethiopian criminal code this applies to both nationals and foreigners.

July tourism in india. Chicago rns a trip to ethiopia planned by a chicago based tour company for gay and lesbian travelers is in jeopardy amid a backlash primarily from religious groups in the african country. The chicago based toto tours which describes itself on its website as the only gay tour. Ethiopias religious leaders on monday urged the government to block a us gay travel company from touring the countrys ancient sites and one group warned visiting homosexuals could face violence.

Ethiopian churches oppose gay travel companys tour plans. Traveling as a gay individual today is much easier than it used to be. Recently there have been death threats by ethiopias orthodox christian community over gay tourism to the country putting lgbtq tourists at risk 20.

Addis ababa afp ethiopias religious leaders on monday urged the government to block a us gay travel company from touring the countrys ancient sites and one group warned visiting homosexuals could face violence. A tour company with a mainly gay clientele is facing backlash over plans to visit religious sites in ethiopia. Ethiopian church groups are angry a us based gay tourist operator plans to visit religious sites.

Ethiopia has strict anti gay laws with homosexual acts punishable by up to 15 years in prison. Lesbian gay bisexual and transgender lgbt persons in ethiopia face legal challenges not experienced by non lgbt residents. Ethiopia is one of plenty of places around the world where being gay isnt comfortable for locals or for tourists.