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Sudan

Same-sex relations are criminalized under Article 148 of the 1991 Criminal Act (amended in 2009 and 2020), with life imprisonment for a third offense after the death penalty for sodomy was abolished in July 2020. There is no legal recognition of same-sex unions. The U.S. State Department and UK FCDO advise against all travel to Sudan due to the ongoing armed conflict. We recommend consulting official sources before planning any travel.

Population 51,8M Capital Jartum Language Arabic and English Currency Sudanese Pound (SDG)

Legal framework · Sudan

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LGBT identity
Criminalized · life imprisonment for repeat offense
1991 Criminal Act, Article 148 (amended 2009 and 2020) · 5 years first offense, 7 years second, life imprisonment third; death penalty abolished in 2020
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Partnership recognition
Not recognized
No same-sex marriage or civil union

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, terrorism, landmines, and health threats.

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UK FCDO

Advises against all travel to Sudan due to the ongoing military conflict in Khartoum and other parts of the country. The British Embassy is closed.

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