Entry #20980: Serving openly in military in Tonga

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RegionTonga
IssueServing openly in military
StatusDon't Ask, Don't Tell
Start Date(unknown)
End Date(none)
DescriptionThere is no explicit prohibition of LGBTQ+ people serving in the military in Tonga, however, due to the stigma and active criminalization, it actively bars them to serve openly.
Sourceshttps://www.australianvolunteers.com/diversity-and-inclusion/lgbtqia/pride-guide-tonga/


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edited by Myst3r14. No explicit prohibition regarding LGBTQ+ people serving openly in the military.

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ValueIllegalDon't Ask, Don't Tell
DescriptionDue to male homosexuality being illegal in Tonga, any openly LGBTQIA+ individuals can't serve in the military. There is no explicit prohibition of LGBTQ+ people serving in the military in Tonga, however, due to the stigma and active criminalization, it actively bars them to serve openly.
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Due to male homosexuality being illegal in Tonga, any openly LGBTQIA+ individuals can't serve in the military. There is no explicit prohibition of LGBTQ+ people serving in the military in Tonga, however, due to the stigma and active criminalization, it actively bars them to serve openly.

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Original entry
StatusIllegal
Start Date(unknown)
End Date(none)
DescriptionDue to male homosexuality being illegal in Tonga, any openly LGBTQIA+ individuals can't serve in the military.
Sourceshttps://www.australianvolunteers.com/diversity-and-inclusion/lgbtqia/pride-guide-tonga/