Gay rights in the Republic of the Congo
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This article applies to the Republic of Congo, also known as Congo-Brazzaville, not the Democratic Republic of Congo, formerly Zaire.
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[edit] Law against gays
There is no law against Gays. Homosexual behaviour is not mentioned as a criminal offence in the penal code. Gay sexual activity is legal. The age of consent is equal.
[edit] Protection based on sexual orientation in law
There is no anti-discrimination law.
[edit] Recognition of same sex couples
There is no legal recognition of same-sex couples.
[edit] Gay life in the country
No information about gay life in the country.
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