LGBT Rights in Kassala
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History

Homosexual activity in Kassala

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Homosexual activity in Kassala is illegal (up to life in prison as punishment).

Current status
Since Jan 2020
Illegal (up to life in prison as punishment)
5 years in prison for the first offense. Third time offenders are punishable by life in prison.
Feb 20, 1991–Jan 2020
Illegal (death penalty as punishment)
Homosexuality under the third conviction can result in the death penalty. This was later removed in 2020 following the revolution.
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1899–Feb 20, 1991
Male illegal, female uncertain
Colonial law passed the Sudanese Penal Code of 1899 which criminalises “carnal intercourse” but in practice it was only enforced in non-consensual cases. It is unknown if lesbianism faced similar criminalisation.
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Same-sex marriage in Kassala

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Same-sex marriage in Kassala is banned.

Current status
Since Feb 1, 1991
Banned
Homosexuality is not legal in Sudan.
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Censorship of LGBT issues in Kassala

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Censorship of LGBT issues in Kassala is state-enforced.

Current status
Since Feb 20, 1991
State-enforced
The 1991 Penal Code in Sudan criminalises materials and expositions “contrary to public morals” which is heavily implied to refer to LGBTIQ+ topics. LGBTIQ+ organisations have often been threatened to cease their activities by authorities. The 2020 amendments did not remove this provision.

Right to change legal gender in Kassala

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Right to change legal gender in Kassala is illegal.

Current status
Illegal
There is no legislation to recognize a legal gender change in Sudan.
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Gender-affirming care in Kassala

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Gender-affirming care in Kassala 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 Kassala

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

Current status
Not legally recognized
No legal recognition.
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LGBT discrimination in Kassala

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LGBT discrimination in Kassala is no protections.

Current status
No protections
There are no protections from discrimination provided to LGBTIQ+ people in Sudan.
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LGBT employment discrimination in Kassala

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LGBT employment discrimination in Kassala is no protections.

Current status
No protections
There are no protections from discrimination in employment provided to LGBTIQ+ people in Sudan.
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LGBT housing discrimination in Kassala

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LGBT housing discrimination in Kassala is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Same-sex adoption in Kassala

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Same-sex adoption in Kassala is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Intersex infant surgery in Kassala

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Intersex infant surgery in Kassala is not banned.

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

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Serving openly in military in Kassala is illegal.

Current status
Illegal
Mandatory military service does not equate tolerance for open homosexuality, nor does it account for a system of 'filtering' LGBT concerns.
Sources:
(See sources listed for homosexual activity.)
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Blood donations by MSMs in Kassala

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Blood donations by MSMs in Kassala is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Conversion therapy in Kassala

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Conversion therapy in Kassala is not banned.

Current status
Not banned
According to the ILGA World, there's no ban on conversion therapy in Sudan.
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Equal age of consent in Kassala

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Equal age of consent in Kassala is n/a.

Current status
N/A
Age of consent is not applicable because homosexuality is illegal in Sudan.
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