Entry #10190: Censorship of LGBT Issues in Syria

Current Version

RegionSyria
IssueCensorship of LGBT Issues
StatusNo censorship
Start Datepast
End Datenow
DescriptionNo laws prohibiting LGBTQ issues
Sourceshttps://coar-global.org/2021/06/22/lgbtq-syria-experiences-challenges-and-priorities-for-the-aid-sector/


Revision History (7)

Revision by GeorgieTheOrgie. Inaccurate Status

Old Value New Value (Current)
ValueImprisonment as punishmentNo censorship
NoteAssad’s authoritarian regime is one of the most restrictive globally No laws prohibiting LGBTQ issues

Revision by JohnQuebec98. Unfortunately, over 90% of Syria is now under Assad’s control

Old Value New Value
ValueImprisonment as punishment
NoteThere are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics in Turkish and Kurdish held territories. There are laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics in Regime, ISIS, Nusra and FSA territories. Assad’s authoritarian regime is one of the most restrictive globally

Revision by GeorgieTheOrgie. Inaccurate Status

Old Value New Value
ValueNo censorship
NoteThere are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics.There are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics in Turkish and Kurdish held territories. There are laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics in Regime, ISIS, Nusra and FSA territories.

Revision by GeorgieTheOrgie. Inaccurate Status

Old Value New Value
ValueImprisonment as punishmentNo censorship
NoteThere are laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics.There are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics.

Revision by Pizzaslices412653. Punishable by imprisonment

Old Value New Value
ValueImprisonment as punishment

Revision by GeorgieTheOrgie. Data only applies to certain territories

Old Value New Value
ValueImprisonment as punishment

Revision by JordanB3047

Old Value (Original) New Value
ValueNo censorshipImprisonment as punishment
NoteIn Syria, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics.There are laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics.
Sourceshttps://coar-global.org/2021/06/22/lgbtq-syria-experiences-challenges-and-priorities-for-the-aid-sector/
Reports (2)
  • Other "Syrian Police will not bother to make an arrest due to corruption"
  • Status is not correct

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