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South Sudan

Same-sex relations are criminalized under Article 248 of the 2008 Penal Code ("unnatural offences"), with up to 10 years' imprisonment. Same-sex marriage has been constitutionally banned since 2011. The U.S. State Department and UK FCDO advise against all travel due to armed violence and criminality. We recommend consulting official sources before planning any travel.

Population 12,7M Capital Yuba Language English Currency South Sudanese Pound (SSP)

Legal framework · South Sudan

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LGBT identity
Criminalized · up to 10 years' imprisonment
2008 Penal Code, Article 248 · "unnatural offences" defined as carnal intercourse against the order of nature
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Partnership recognition
Not recognized
Same-sex marriage constitutionally banned since 2011

Official sources
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Foreign affairs ministries publish updated travel advisories. For destinations with restrictive legal frameworks we recommend consulting several official sources before planning.

U.S. State Department

Level 4 (Do Not Travel) due to risk of unrest, crime, kidnapping, landmines, and health threats.

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UK FCDO

Advises against all travel to South Sudan due to the risk of armed violence and criminality. Consular assistance is severely limited.

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