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| Region | Yemen |
| Issue | Censorship of LGBT issues |
| Status | State-enforced |
| Start Date | (unknown) |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | The government blocks access to webpages that express support of LGBT rights. This policy of censorship also extends to publications and magazines in Yemen. |
| Sources | https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2014/04/lgbtq-communities-arab-world-face-unique-digital-threats https://www.state.gov/reports/2023-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/yemen/ |
Revision History (3)
edited by jadeywadey. status (imprisonment for sexual activity not for disregarding censorship) and sources
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0 | Old Value | New Value (Current) | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | Imprisonment as punishment | State-enforced |
| Sources | https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2014/04/lgbtq-communities-arab-world-face-unique-digital-threats | https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2014/04/lgbtq-communities-arab-world-face-unique-digital-threats https://www.state.gov/reports/2023-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/yemen/ |
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edited by Muhammadaji2022
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0 | Old Value (Original) | New Value | |
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| Value | No censorship | Imprisonment as punishment |
| Description | In Yemen, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics. | The government blocks access to webpages that express support of LGBT rights. This policy of censorship also extends to publications and magazines in Yemen. |
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| Sources | https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2014/04/lgbtq-communities-arab-world-face-unique-digital-threats | |