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Gay community in yei, south sudan
LGBTQ rights in South Sudan Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people in South Sudan face legal and societal challenges not experienced by non- LGBTQ residents. Male same-sex sexual activity is illegal and carries a penalty of up to 10 years' imprisonment.
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Only men are criminalised under this law. The law was inherited from the British during the colonial period, in which the English criminal law was imposed upon Sudan.
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On this World Refugee Day, it is important to remember LGBTQ refugees and asylum seekers in South Sudan continue to suffer.
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NAIROBI, Kenya — Monitors of South Sudan's troubled peace agreement say government troops burned thousands of civilians' homes late last year amid the country's three-year civil war. Friday's report levels some of the strongest allegations yet against security forces in the conflict.
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They came to South Sudan, believing it might be safer. It wasn’t. In Gorom Refugee Settlement, LGBTQ+ individuals report ongoing abuse. Some have been denied food and healthcare by block leaders who suspect them of being queer. Others say they are attacked by fellow refugees and even by members of the host community.
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When Sudanese citizens who have been oppressed for three decades unified and rallied for political change, it created a hope for the future of a new and inclusive Sudan. Marginalized groups felt that, for the first time, a protest movement represented them as well.
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Yei, located in the southern part of South Sudan, is a city known for its vibrant cultural tapestry and historical significance. As a key hub in the region, Yei has a unique blend of traditional and modern influences that shape its identity. The city is characterized by its diverse communities, each contributing to the rich cultural mosaic that defines Yei. In recent years, Yei has been.
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Rita Lopidia Abraham, founder and Executive Director of EVE Organization for Women Development, briefed the UN Security Council on Tuesday during a women, peace and security debate. Sixteen years ago, a resolution was adopted to recognize the pivotal role women have as peacebuilders even though they continue to bear the brunt of war.
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In , Sudan’s first online gay magazine named ‘Rainbow Sudan’ became available. This predominantly highlights the situation within the Republic of Sudan but occasionally refers to LGBTI issues in South Sudan.
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The South Sudanese teenager's body was laid out on a bed, under a tree, beneath a mosquito net. On one bedpost hung the metal ligature which had cut into his neck when he was strangled.
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