That is their punishment for rape (regardless of sexual orientation) not for simply being a homosexual person. If you’re caught ‘being gay’ (kissing your partner, holding hands, etc), the punishment ranges from a fine to prison or deportation for travelers. As a gay guy who was offered a job in Dubai a few years back, I was given a pretty realistic run-down of what I might face living there. Basically they said “hey, it’s a rich city, there’s tons of gay people here, it’s just not talked about. Most people have fake girlfriends. We can help you get a girlfriend to cover, you know.” It was all pretty creepy and I had no interest in dealing with that kind of lifestyle.
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