Entry #11272: Censorship of LGBT issues in Algeria

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Region	Algeria
Issue	Censorship of LGBT issues
Status	Imprisonment as punishment
Start Date	(unknown)
End Date	(none)
Description	Article 333 bis of the Penal Code, as amended on 13 February 1982 by Law n° 82-04, criminalizes the distribution of anything against "decency" with up to 2 years in prison and a fine up to 2,000 dinars. Article 333, also amended in 1982, criminalizes indecent exposure of any "act against the order of nature with an individual of the same sex" with up to 3 years in prison and a fine up to 10,000 dinars. In January 2023 the Ministry of Commerce announced that all rainbow colored products, including flags, toys, and Qurans, are no longer allowed to be sold in the country. The Algerian government mass SMS texted citizens to warn them of fines for violating this order. In August 2023, Algeria's Ministry of Culture and Arts forced movie theaters to immediately stop showing the film, "Barbie." An official source told Reuters that the film "promotes homosexuality and other Western deviances."
Sources	https://wipolex.wipo.int/en/text/552820 https://www.newarab.com/news/algeria-vows-ban-rainbow-coloured-products?amp https://apnews.com/article/algeria-barbie-movie-censorship-ce94a6ffd2cddf3228855d97af27b4cd https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/algeria-bans-barbie-movie-media-official-source-say-2023-08-14/

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Mar 12, 2024

edited by Ratabzoo. Using proper tense.

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Description	Article 333 bis of the Penal Code, as amended on 13 February 1982 by Law n° 82-04, criminalizes the distribution of anything against "decency" with up to 2 years in prison and a fine up to 2,000 dinars. Article 333, also amended in 1982, criminalizes indecent exposure of any "act against the order of nature with an individual of the same sex" with up to 3 years in prison and a fine up to 10,000 dinars. Additionally, as of January 2023 the Ministry of Commerce has announced that all rainbow colored products, including flags, toys, and Qurans, are no longer allowed to be sold in the country. Algerian government has mass SMS texted Algerians to warn them of fines for violating this order. In August 2023, Algeria's Ministry of Culture and Arts forced movie theaters to immediately stop showing the film, "Barbie." An official source told Reuters that the film "promotes homosexuality and other Western deviances."	Article 333 bis of the Penal Code, as amended on 13 February 1982 by Law n° 82-04, criminalizes the distribution of anything against "decency" with up to 2 years in prison and a fine up to 2,000 dinars. Article 333, also amended in 1982, criminalizes indecent exposure of any "act against the order of nature with an individual of the same sex" with up to 3 years in prison and a fine up to 10,000 dinars. In January 2023 the Ministry of Commerce announced that all rainbow colored products, including flags, toys, and Qurans, are no longer allowed to be sold in the country. The Algerian government mass SMS texted citizens to warn them of fines for violating this order. In August 2023, Algeria's Ministry of Culture and Arts forced movie theaters to immediately stop showing the film, "Barbie." An official source told Reuters that the film "promotes homosexuality and other Western deviances."
Description	Show Difference Article 333 bis of the Penal Code, as amended on 13 February 1982 by Law n° 82-04, criminalizes the distribution of anything against "decency" with up to 2 years in prison and a fine up to 2,000 dinars. Article 333, also amended in 1982, criminalizes indecent exposure of any "act against the order of nature with an individual of the same sex" with up to 3 years in prison and a fine up to 10,000 dinars. Additionally, as of January 2023 the Ministry of Commerce has announced that all rainbow colored products, including flags, toys, and Qurans, are no longer allowed to be sold in the country. Algerian government has mass SMS texted Algerians to warn them of fines for violating this order. In August 2023, Algeria's Ministry of Culture and Arts forced movie theaters to immediately stop showing the film, "Barbie." An official source told Reuters that the film "promotes homosexuality and other Western deviances." dinars. In January 2023 the Ministry of Commerce announced that all rainbow colored products, including flags, toys, and Qurans, are no longer allowed to be sold in the country. The Algerian government mass SMS texted citizens to warn them of fines for violating this order. In August 2023, Algeria's Ministry of Culture and Arts forced movie theaters to immediately stop showing the film, "Barbie." An official source told Reuters that the film "promotes homosexuality and other Western deviances."

Sep 1, 2023

edited by danlev. Adding Barbie movie ban

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	Old Value	New Value
Description	Article 333 bis of the Penal Code, as amended on 13 February 1982 by Law n° 82-04, criminalizes the distribution of anything against "decency" with up to 2 years in prison and a fine up to 2,000 dinars. Article 333, also amended in 1982, criminalizes indecent exposure of any "act against the order of nature with an individual of the same sex" with up to 3 years in prison and a fine up to 10,000 dinars. Additionally, as of January 2023 the Ministry of Commerce has announced that all rainbow colored products, including flags, toys, and Qurans, are no longer allowed to be sold in the country. Algerian government has mass SMS texted Algerians to warn them of fines for violating this order.	Article 333 bis of the Penal Code, as amended on 13 February 1982 by Law n° 82-04, criminalizes the distribution of anything against "decency" with up to 2 years in prison and a fine up to 2,000 dinars. Article 333, also amended in 1982, criminalizes indecent exposure of any "act against the order of nature with an individual of the same sex" with up to 3 years in prison and a fine up to 10,000 dinars. Additionally, as of January 2023 the Ministry of Commerce has announced that all rainbow colored products, including flags, toys, and Qurans, are no longer allowed to be sold in the country. Algerian government has mass SMS texted Algerians to warn them of fines for violating this order. In August 2023, Algeria's Ministry of Culture and Arts forced movie theaters to immediately stop showing the film, "Barbie." An official source told Reuters that the film "promotes homosexuality and other Western deviances."
Description	Show Difference Article 333 bis of the Penal Code, as amended on 13 February 1982 by Law n° 82-04, criminalizes the distribution of anything against "decency" with up to 2 years in prison and a fine up to 2,000 dinars. Article 333, also amended in 1982, criminalizes indecent exposure of any "act against the order of nature with an individual of the same sex" with up to 3 years in prison and a fine up to 10,000 dinars. Additionally, as of January 2023 the Ministry of Commerce has announced that all rainbow colored products, including flags, toys, and Qurans, are no longer allowed to be sold in the country. Algerian government has mass SMS texted Algerians to warn them of fines for violating this order. order. In August 2023, Algeria's Ministry of Culture and Arts forced movie theaters to immediately stop showing the film, "Barbie." An official source told Reuters that the film "promotes homosexuality and other Western deviances."
Sources	https://wipolex.wipo.int/en/text/552820 https://www.newarab.com/news/algeria-vows-ban-rainbow-coloured-products?amp	https://wipolex.wipo.int/en/text/552820 https://www.newarab.com/news/algeria-vows-ban-rainbow-coloured-products?amp https://apnews.com/article/algeria-barbie-movie-censorship-ce94a6ffd2cddf3228855d97af27b4cd https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/algeria-bans-barbie-movie-media-official-source-say-2023-08-14/
Sources	Show Difference https://wipolex.wipo.int/en/text/552820 https://www.newarab.com/news/algeria-vows-ban-rainbow-coloured-products?amp https://wipolex.wipo.int/en/text/552820 https://www.newarab.com/news/algeria-vows-ban-rainbow-coloured-products?amp https://apnews.com/article/algeria-barbie-movie-censorship-ce94a6ffd2cddf3228855d97af27b4cd https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/algeria-bans-barbie-movie-media-official-source-say-2023-08-14/

Jan 10, 2023

edited by Ratabzoo. Specifying which government agency has announced this rule.

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	Old Value	New Value
Description	Article 333 bis of the Penal Code, as amended on 13 February 1982 by Law n° 82-04, criminalizes the distribution of anything against "decency" with up to 2 years in prison and a fine up to 2,000 dinars. Article 333, also amended in 1982, criminalizes indecent exposure of any "act against the order of nature with an individual of the same sex" with up to 3 years in prison and a fine up to 10,000 dinars. Additionally, as of January 2023 the government has announced that all rainbow colored products, including flags, toys, and Qurans, are no longer allowed to be sold in the country. Algerian government has mass SMS texted Algerians to warn them of fines for violating this order.	Article 333 bis of the Penal Code, as amended on 13 February 1982 by Law n° 82-04, criminalizes the distribution of anything against "decency" with up to 2 years in prison and a fine up to 2,000 dinars. Article 333, also amended in 1982, criminalizes indecent exposure of any "act against the order of nature with an individual of the same sex" with up to 3 years in prison and a fine up to 10,000 dinars. Additionally, as of January 2023 the Ministry of Commerce has announced that all rainbow colored products, including flags, toys, and Qurans, are no longer allowed to be sold in the country. Algerian government has mass SMS texted Algerians to warn them of fines for violating this order.
Description	Show Difference Article 333 bis of the Penal Code, as amended on 13 February 1982 by Law n° 82-04, criminalizes the distribution of anything against "decency" with up to 2 years in prison and a fine up to 2,000 dinars. Article 333, also amended in 1982, criminalizes indecent exposure of any "act against the order of nature with an individual of the same sex" with up to 3 years in prison and a fine up to 10,000 dinars. Additionally, as of January 2023 the government has announced that all rainbow colored products, including flags, toys, and Qurans, are no longer allowed to be sold in the country. Algerian government has mass SMS texted Algerians to warn them of fines for violating this order. Ministry of Commerce has announced that all rainbow colored products, including flags, toys, and Qurans, are no longer allowed to be sold in the country. Algerian government has mass SMS texted Algerians to warn them of fines for violating this order.

Jan 10, 2023

edited by Ratabzoo. Adding new development in LGBT censorship.

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	Old Value (Original)	New Value
Description	Article 333 bis of the Penal Code, as amended on 13 February 1982 by Law n° 82-04, criminalizes the distribution of anything against "decency" with up to 2 years in prison and a fine up to 2,000 dinars. Article 333, also amended in 1982, criminalizes indecent exposure of any "act against the order of nature with an individual of the same sex" with up to 3 years in prison and a fine up to 10,000 dinars.	Article 333 bis of the Penal Code, as amended on 13 February 1982 by Law n° 82-04, criminalizes the distribution of anything against "decency" with up to 2 years in prison and a fine up to 2,000 dinars. Article 333, also amended in 1982, criminalizes indecent exposure of any "act against the order of nature with an individual of the same sex" with up to 3 years in prison and a fine up to 10,000 dinars. Additionally, as of January 2023 the government has announced that all rainbow colored products, including flags, toys, and Qurans, are no longer allowed to be sold in the country. Algerian government has mass SMS texted Algerians to warn them of fines for violating this order.
Description	Show Difference Article 333 bis of the Penal Code, as amended on 13 February 1982 by Law n° 82-04, criminalizes the distribution of anything against "decency" with up to 2 years in prison and a fine up to 2,000 dinars. Article 333, also amended in 1982, criminalizes indecent exposure of any "act against the order of nature with an individual of the same sex" with up to 3 years in prison and a fine up to 10,000 dinars. dinars. Additionally, as of January 2023 the government has announced that all rainbow colored products, including flags, toys, and Qurans, are no longer allowed to be sold in the country. Algerian government has mass SMS texted Algerians to warn them of fines for violating this order.
Sources	https://wipolex.wipo.int/en/text/552820	https://wipolex.wipo.int/en/text/552820 https://www.newarab.com/news/algeria-vows-ban-rainbow-coloured-products?amp
Sources	Show Difference https://wipolex.wipo.int/en/text/552820 https://wipolex.wipo.int/en/text/552820 https://www.newarab.com/news/algeria-vows-ban-rainbow-coloured-products?amp

Oct 11, 2021

created by DuffdeNecker

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	Original entry
Status	Imprisonment as punishment
Start Date	(unknown)
End Date	(none)
Description	Article 333 bis of the Penal Code, as amended on 13 February 1982 by Law n° 82-04, criminalizes the distribution of anything against "decency" with up to 2 years in prison and a fine up to 2,000 dinars. Article 333, also amended in 1982, criminalizes indecent exposure of any "act against the order of nature with an individual of the same sex" with up to 3 years in prison and a fine up to 10,000 dinars.
Sources	https://wipolex.wipo.int/en/text/552820