Current Version
| Region | Ethiopia |
| Issue | Censorship of LGBT issues |
| Status | State-enforced |
| Start Date | (unknown) |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | Article 640 of the Penal Code (2004) criminalises the possession or dissemination of “grossly indecent material”, including providing information on how to procure them. A wide range of websites is reported to be blocked in Ethiopia, including the websites of LGBTI groups and organisations. |
| Sources | https://ilga.org/downloads/ILGA_World_State_Sponsored_Homophobia_report_global_legislation_overview_update_December_2020.pdf (page 148) |
Revision History (2)
| Old Value (Original) | New Value (Current) | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | No censorship | State-enforced |
| Description | In Ethiopia, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics. | Article 640 of the Penal Code (2004) criminalises the possession or dissemination of “grossly indecent material”, including providing information on how to procure them. A wide range of websites is reported to be blocked in Ethiopia, including the websites of LGBTI groups and organisations. |
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| Sources | https://ilga.org/downloads/ILGA_World_State_Sponsored_Homophobia_report_global_legislation_overview_update_December_2020.pdf (page 148) | |
| Original entry | |
|---|---|
| Status | No censorship |
| Start Date | (unknown) |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | In Ethiopia, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics. |
| Sources | (empty) |
Reports (1)
- Status is not correct "Only rarely can it be discussed in close company. You can lose a friend in a heart-beat for talking pro homosexuality"