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History

Homosexual activity in South Sudan

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Homosexual activity in South Sudan is illegal (imprisonment as punishment).

Current status
Since Jul 9, 2011
Illegal (imprisonment as punishment)
Up to 10-14 years in prison and a fine. Not enforced.

Same-sex marriage in South Sudan

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Same-sex marriage in South Sudan is banned.

Current status
Since Jul 8, 2011
Banned
As homosexuality is a punishable offense, same sex marriage is also not legal
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Censorship of LGBT issues in South Sudan

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Censorship of LGBT issues in South Sudan is state-enforced.

Current status
State-enforced
Discussions surrounding LGBTIQ+ topics are heavily restricted and subjected to harassment and violence by both state and non-state actors.
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Right to change legal gender in South Sudan

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Right to change legal gender in South Sudan is illegal.

Current status
Illegal
Legally no way to change gender and crossdressing is illegal.
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Gender-affirming care in South Sudan

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Gender-affirming care in South Sudan is restricted.

Current status
Since 1990
Restricted
In 1990, Sudan legalized sterilization, which de facto meant legalizing sex reassignment surgery, however, medical records regarding transsexualism had to be obtained abroad.
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Legal recognition of non-binary gender in South Sudan

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Legal recognition of non-binary gender in South Sudan is not legally recognized.

Current status
Not legally recognized
Not legally recognized.
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LGBT discrimination in South Sudan

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LGBT discrimination in South Sudan is no protections.

Current status
Since Jul 9, 2011
No protections
No protection is granted as homosexuality is illegal
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LGBT employment discrimination in South Sudan

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LGBT employment discrimination in South Sudan is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

LGBT housing discrimination in South Sudan

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LGBT housing discrimination in South Sudan is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Same-sex adoption in South Sudan

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Same-sex adoption in South Sudan is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Intersex infant surgery in South Sudan

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Intersex infant surgery in South Sudan is not banned.

Current status
Not banned
There is no ban on surgeries performed on intersex infants in South Sudan.
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Serving openly in military in South Sudan

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Serving openly in military in South Sudan is illegal.

Current status
Since Jul 9, 2011
Illegal
No protection granted as homosexuality is illegal
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Blood donations by MSMs in South Sudan

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Blood donations by MSMs in South Sudan is n/a.

Current status
N/A
There is no official legal information regarding the requirements for donating blood.
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Conversion therapy in South Sudan

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Conversion therapy in South Sudan is not banned.

Current status
Not banned
nO LAWS BANNING IT.
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Equal age of consent in South Sudan

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Equal age of consent in South Sudan is n/a.

Current status
N/A
Homosexuality is currently illegal.
Sources:
(See sources listed for homosexual activity.)
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LGBT Rights by State

View the LGBT laws in each individual state of South Sudan.