Entry #10272: Censorship of LGBT issues in South Sudan

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RegionSouth Sudan
IssueCensorship of LGBT issues
StatusState-enforced
Start Date(unknown)
End Date(none)
DescriptionDiscussions surrounding LGBTIQ+ topics are heavily restricted and subjected to harassment and violence by both state and non-state actors.
Sourceshttps://www.state.gov/reports/2023-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/south-sudan/


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edited by DaisyGeekyTrans. Fixing status and sourcing.

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ValueNo censorshipState-enforced
DescriptionIn South Sudan, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics.Discussions surrounding LGBTIQ+ topics are heavily restricted and subjected to harassment and violence by both state and non-state actors.
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In South Sudan, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics. Discussions surrounding LGBTIQ+ topics are heavily restricted and subjected to harassment and violence by both state and non-state actors.
Sourceshttps://www.state.gov/reports/2023-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/south-sudan/

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Original entry
StatusNo censorship
Start Date(unknown)
End Date(none)
DescriptionIn South Sudan, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics.
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  • Status is not correct "Probably state-enforced as there are widespread restrictions, violence and retribution against advocacy. https://www.state.gov/reports/2023-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/south-sudan/"
  • Status is not correct "The goverment is heavily cencoring media https://www.state.gov/reports/2022-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/south-sudan/"