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2024-05-01 Africa Horn

White Nile State governor criminalizes hate speech, racism

[SUDANTRIBUNE] The governor of White Nile State, Omar Khalifa has imposed penalties against hate speech and racism in the state, under the emergency law.

Tensions has been high in Sudan
Sudan

...a Moslem country located in the Horn of Africa. It is noted for its affinity for rule by ex- or current generals, its holy men, and for the oppression of the native Afro population by its Arab conquerors. South Sudan, populated mostly by the natives, split off from Sudan proper, which left North and South Darfur to be oppressed by the guys with turbans. The country is currently enjoying a civil war between the army and the Rapid Support Forces, which used to be part of the army but then they got another ambitious general and you can guess the rest...
since the outbreak of war between the Sudanese army (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in mid-April last year, amid concerns over the total breakdown in service delivery systems.

Khalifa on Monday issued an emergency order criminalizing hate speech, racism and discrimination based on social background within White Nile, citing a state of emergency.

The order, obtained by Sudan Tribune, stipulates that those who violate it by "inciting hatred, assisting in its spread, or engaging in negative propaganda" will be punished with imprisonment for a set duration or a fine not exceeding 5 million pounds. Judges have the authority to impose both penalties and double them for repeat offenders.

The order defines hate speech as any phrase, symbol, or implied statement indicating hatred or discrimination based on race, religion, culture, language, disability, political affiliation, or socioeconomic status.

Publishing articles containing such content in the media will be considered a crime of incitement.

The governor explained that this order is part of the White Nile’s plan to combat hate speech and racism, promoting a culture of peace and peaceful coexistence.

Successive governments have failed to address the widespread hate speech and racist rhetoric in Sudan, which has intensified since the conflict began.

This rhetoric often unfairly targets entire communities under the assumption that they support the RSF.

Posted by Fred 2024-05-01 00:00|| || Front Page|| [119 views ] Top
File under: Govt of Sudan

#1 Congress just passed the Antisemitism Awareness Act, which will make it illegal to say that they passed it because Israel told them to.

It will also criminalize alleging any Jewish involvement in the crucifixion of Jesus, which means that certain Bible verses will be officially outlawed.

Christianity and the Constitution are under attack, but I can’t say by who. That’s now considered hate speech.

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