Sudan
Africa
Age Verification Compliance Overview
This page provides comprehensive age verification and compliance information for Sudan. Our research team continuously monitors regulatory changes, enforcement actions, and legal developments to ensure businesses have access to up-to-date compliance intelligence.
Sudan has implemented a complete prohibition on age-restricted adult content, classified as "Banned". This ban typically includes website blocking, payment processing restrictions, and potential criminal penalties for violations. Businesses should not attempt to operate in this jurisdiction without explicit legal counsel, as enforcement may include criminal prosecution, substantial fines, and reputational damage.
The information below includes regulatory status, legal requirements, enforcement mechanisms, penalties for non-compliance, acceptable verification methods, and relevant regulatory authorities. This data is essential for platforms, content providers, and businesses that need to implement age-appropriate access controls or verify user ages.
Please note: Adult content access is currently prohibited in Sudan. This ban may affect website accessibility, payment processing, and service availability. Businesses should consult legal counsel before operating in this jurisdiction.
Minimum Age
N/A (Banned)
Content is completely prohibited
Age Gate Required
No
No verification required
Last Verified
10/12/2025
Most recent data update
Regulatory Timeline
Historical changes and upcoming regulatory events
- Banned
Cabinet passed further amendment to LCC: The cabinet passed an amendment to the LCC that criminalizes insulting state leaders and agencies or disseminating purportedly false news, obliging authorities to impose imprisonment and a fine against offenders.
- Banned
TPRA reaffirmed blocking of pornographic websites: The TPRA announced it would continue to block pornographic websites, citing the Telecommunications Law of 2018, directing users to a block page if they attempt to access such sites.
- Banned
TPRA approved 2020 regulations on content filtering and website blockage: The Telecommunications and Post Regulatory Authority (TPRA) approved regulations mandating ISPs to block specific categories of websites, including child pornography, sites offensive to religion, gambling, and VPNs, and to provide access to filtering systems.
- Banned
Amendments to Law on Combating Cybercrimes (LCC) of 2018: Amendments to the LCC were signed, introducing criminal penalties for the spread of false news online and increasing penalties for online defamation, extortion, and hacking.
- Banned
Pornographic websites briefly accessible, then blocking reaffirmed: Websites hosting pornography reportedly became accessible in Sudan, but authorities subsequently announced their intention to continue blocking such content, citing the Telecommunications Law of 2018.
- Banned
Law on Combating Cybercrimes (LCC) of 2018 enacted: The Law on Combating Cybercrimes (LCC) was enacted, which would later be amended to introduce criminal penalties for various online activities, including the spread of false news and content violating public morals.
- Banned
Informatics Crimes Law of 2007 enacted: The Informatics Crimes Law was enacted, focusing on crimes against public order and morals, among other things, providing a basis for later cybercrime legislation.
- Banned
2004 Children's Act enacted: The Children's Act was enacted, prohibiting the publication, offer, distribution, reproduction, or possession of indecent material and child pornography, with penalties including imprisonment and/or a fine.
- Banned
Sudanese Penal Code enacted: The Sudanese Penal Code was enacted, containing provisions that criminalize acts deemed 'public indecency' or 'obscenity', which are applied to digital media.
Data Sources
Legal documents and references supporting this data
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skylineforhuman.orgsudans-draconian-cybercrime-law-amendments-pose-grave-threat-to-digital-freedoms
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freedomhouse.org2024
freedomhouse.org2023
freedomhouse.org2022
All sources are evaluated for credibility and relevance. Primary sources indicate official legal documents and government publications. Credibility scores reflect source reliability based on jurisdiction, publication authority, and verification status.
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