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Algeria is a conservative society. The Constitution states that all citizens are equal under the law but does not explicitly protect individuals from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity and expression. LGBTI people are unlikely to face persecution or serious harm from non-state actors outside of their families.
There is evidence that some gay men have been arrested and 3 have been prosecuted since , however there is no indication that these are frequent or widespread, or that the state actively seeks to target gay men or other LGBTI people. Available information indicates that LGBTI individuals can face societal harassment, intimidation, abuse, and hostility, which can sometimes escalate to physical violence, however, there are very limited examples of this occurring within the sources consulted.
A person who fears the state is unlikely to obtain protection. This is because in general, the state is able but not willing to offer effective protection. Where the person has a well-founded fear of persecution or serious harm from the state, they are unlikely to be able to relocate to escape that risk.
