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India: 1. Can you provide me with information on the legal status of homosexuality in India and on the practice of prosecuting homosexuals under the Indian Penal Code? 2. Can you also provide information on the societal attitudes to homosexuals in a place such as New Delhi? 3. What is the Shiromani Akali Dal(BADAL) in Delhi state and what is the relevance to homosexuals?

22 May 2006 | Publisher: Australia: Refugee Review Tribunal | Document type: Query Responses

Morocco: 1. What are societal attitudes toward homosexuals and homosexuality in Morocco? 2. What is the attitude of Moroccan authorities towards homosexuals? Is there any evidence to suggest that homosexuals are adversely treated by the authorities? 3. To what extent are homosexuals free to express and/or practice their sexuality in Morocco? 4. Does this differ from one area to another?

11 May 2006 | Publisher: Australia: Refugee Review Tribunal | Document type: Query Responses

Algeria: Please outline the demography in Kabylia and in the rest of Algeria (including Algiers), with reference to 1. the Berber population, 2. Berber religious affiliation (Muslim, Christian and other), and 3. identifying Berber cultural features and practices (beyond language). 4. What is the current security situation in Kabylia/Tizi-Ouzou? 5. What are the form and extent of current Berber political/cultural campaigns? 6. Is there any background on the 'Citizen's Movement', post-2001, including its significance as a vehicle for the rights movement and its treatment by authorities? 7. Is there any background on the cultural organisation 'Azru Medyazen', including whether it may attract adverse attention from the authorities? 8. Are there reports of the authorities mistreating Berbers generally? 9. Are there reports of the authorities mistreating Berbers for mere membership of political or cultural groups, or for other reasons? 10. What is the level of violence from Arab Muslims and/or 'Islamic terrorist groups' in Kabylia, specifically against the Berber population generally? 11. What is the level of violence from Arab Muslims and/or 'Islamic terrorist groups' in Kabylia, specifically against Berber Christians and those who associate with them? 12. What is the level of violence from Arab Muslims and/or 'Islamic terrorist groups' in Kabylia, specifically against non-strict Muslims? 13. To what extent do the authorities protect Berbers from attacks from Arab Muslims? 14. Regarding homosexuality, advice is requested regarding legal sanctions. 15. Regarding homosexuality, advice is requested regarding societal attitudes, and other relevant considerations (such as the extent of facilities and support groups). 16. Are there legal, practical or other constraints to a Berber living in another part of Algeria, such as Algiers? 17. Do Algerians have any rights of entry and residence in neighbouring countries such as Egypt and Tunisia? 18. Are there reports on failed asylum seekers returning to Algeria attracting adverse attention from the authorities?

31 October 2005 | Publisher: Australia: Refugee Review Tribunal | Document type: Query Responses

Bangladesh: 1. Please provide updated information on the organisation Amra O Manush. 2. Please advise if there is any record of a Bangladeshi magazine known as Janater Andolon published in Dhaka. 3. Please provide any updates in relation to newspaper or press articles which are either false or have been placed in Bangladeshi publications for the purpose of supporting false asylum claims. 4. Could you provide any information on whether members of Islamic groups in Bangladesh have harmed members of voluntary organisations supporting the rights of "hijras" (or kothis)? 5. Is there any information on fatwas in Bangladesh?

4 October 2005 | Publisher: Australia: Refugee Review Tribunal | Document type: Query Responses

China: 1. Please provide an update (since CHN16560) on the situation of homosexuals in China, with particular emphasis on Shanghai. 2. What is the incidence of HIV and Hepatitis C in the Chinese population as a whole, and among male homosexuals? 3. Are homosexuals with HIV and/or Hepatitis C more likely to face official harassment than other homosexuals?

27 May 2005 | Publisher: Australia: Refugee Review Tribunal | Document type: Query Responses

Ukraine: 1. Please research the treatment of homosexuals in the Ukraine. 2. Please provide information about the treatment of ethnic Jews and those who are of the Orthodox faith. 3. Is the Ukrainian Self Defence Organisation still a paramilitary organisation and if so who are its leaders? Does it operate in the Ukraine? 4. What is the position of Una Unso in Ukraine? It is an effective political force?

6 January 2005 | Publisher: Australia: Refugee Review Tribunal | Document type: Query Responses

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