Saudi Arabia Bans Rainbow-Coloured Toys During Pride Month As They 'Poison Mind Of Youth'

In a country where homosexuality is outlawed, Saudi Arabia바카라�s Sharia law which considers same-sex relations a capital offence has promulgated the government to ban toys with rainbow colouring, as officials claim that it would 바카라�poison the mind of the youth바카라�. The news comes during the ongoing Pride Month amidst the steadfast efforts of crown prince Mohammed bin Salman, who aims to 바카라�modernise바카라� Saudi Arabia through the implementation of his Vision 2030 plan.

As per reports, the seized items 바카라�contradict the Islamic faith and public morals, and promote homosexual colours targeting the younger generation바카라�. Furthermore, officials have stated that shops selling such products would face legal penalties. A video by the state-funded Al Ekhbariya news channel showcased officials removing items such as hair clips, T-shirts and pencil cases from shops in the capital city of Riyadh.

This development follows a series of directives by Saudi officials, who have been extremely stringent and particular with regard to the subject of homosexuality. In April 2022, the kingdom asked Disney to cut 바카라�LGBTQ references바카라� from their movie Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. However, as reported by the Guardian, the entertainment conglomerate refused to budge. Variety magazine has recently reported that Saudi Arabia has banned Pixar바카라�s 바카라�Lightyear바카라� over the inculcation of a same-gender kiss scene.

The deep-rooted prejudice against homosexuality in Saudi Arabia has left little room for social progress when it comes to issues related to the LGB TQIA community, which continues to live in persecution in the nation. The country does not recognize, allow or perform same-sex marriage, domestic partnerships or civil unions. From a religious perspective, homosexuals and transgenders are not allowed to make the holy pilgrimage to Mecca. Members of the LGBTQIA community are thus frequently subject to arrests. However, due to the opacity of Saudi law enforcement, it is not possible to provide accurate estimates of the number of arrests, execution and prosecutions. The theocratic nature of the Saudi state has led to a model of governance informed by the principles of Islam. According to a Human Rights Watch World Report, if Individuals engage in homosexual relationships online, prosecutors can utilize vague provisions of the country바카라�s anti-cybercrime law to criminalize online activity and restore 바카라�public order, religious values and public morals바카라�.