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some examples of symbols and imagery that are censored or otherwise restricted in some countries – swastika, hammer and sickle, LGBT+ rainbow, flag of Israel, Rising Sun Flag, Russian Z

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English: some examples of symbols and imagery that are censored or otherwise restricted in some countries – swastika, hammer and sickle, LGBT+ rainbow, flag of Israel, Rising Sun Flag, Russian Z
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Nazi symbol
Nazi symbol
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This image shows (or resembles) a symbol that was used by the National Socialist (NSDAP/Nazi) government of Germany or an organization closely associated to it, or another party which has been banned by the Federal Constitutional Court of Germany.

The use of insignia of organizations that have been banned in Germany (like the Nazi swastika or the arrow cross) may also be illegal in Austria, Brazil, the Czech Republic, France, Hungary, Poland, Russia, Ukraine and other countries, depending on context. In Germany, the applicable law is paragraph 86a of the criminal code (StGB), in Poland – Art. 256 of the criminal code (Dz.U. 1997 nr 88 poz. 553).

Communist symbol
Communist symbol
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This image contains a symbol prohibited by law in some nations, owing to it being a representation of communism, socialism, or a similar governmental structure; or of an associated political party/organization:

Imagery covered may include the hammer and sickleen, red star, emblems/insignias, flags or images of leaders.

العربية ∙ беларуская ∙ беларуская (тарашкевіца) ∙ беларуская (тарашкевіца) ∙ български ∙ čeština ∙ dansk ∙ Deutsch ∙ English ∙ Esperanto ∙ español ∙ euskara ∙ suomi ∙ français ∙ Gàidhlig ∙ galego ∙ हिन्दी ∙ magyar ∙ Bahasa Indonesia ∙ italiano ∙ 日本語 ∙ Bahaso Jambi ∙ қазақша ∙ 한국어 ∙ македонски ∙ norsk bokmål ∙ Nederlands ∙ norsk ∙ polski ∙ português ∙ română ∙ русский ∙ sicilianu ∙ slovenščina ∙ српски / srpski ∙ svenska ∙ ไทย ∙ Türkçe ∙ українська ∙ Tiếng Việt ∙ 中文 ∙ 中文（简体） ∙ 中文（繁體） ∙ +/−

LGBT symbol
LGBT symbol
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This image or video file contains a symbol that represents sexual and gender minorities, including lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender.

Use of these symbols may be subject to punishment according to applicable laws in Afghanistan, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Uganda, the United Arab Emirates, etc. In Russia, the applicable law is federal law #195-FZ.

In addition, using these symbols for the purpose of discriminating against sexual and gender minorities may be subject to punishment under anti-discrimination laws in the Netherlands, Sweden, the United Kingdom, etc. In the United Kingdom, the applicable law is the Public Order Act 1986.
Deutsch ∙ English ∙ español ∙ Esperanto ∙ français ∙ हिन्दी ∙ Bahasa Indonesia ∙ 한국어 ∙ македонски ∙ Nederlands ∙ Pilipino ∙ русский ∙ slovenščina ∙ 中文（简体） ∙ 中文（繁體） ∙ +/−


Israeli Insignia
Israeli Insignia
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The display or use of the Israeli flag or related insignia may be restricted or prohibited under local laws in the following countries: Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Yemen. Before redistributing or publicly displaying this image, please verify applicable regulations in your jurisdiction.
Rising Sun Flag of Japan (16 rays)
Rising Sun Flag of Japan (16 rays)
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This image shows (or resembles) a symbol that was used by the Empire of Japan and its Armed Forces or an organization closely associated to it, or another party of advocating or glorifying wars of aggression or aggressive conduct under the Law of the People's Republic of China on the Protection of Heroes and Martyrs.

The use of insignias may also be illegal in South Korea, Russia and other countries, depending on context.

2022 Russian Invasion Zed symbol
2022 Russian Invasion Zed symbol
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This image shows (or resembles) a symbol used by the Russian Federation and its Armed Forces, an organization closely associated to it, or another party advocating or glorifying wars of aggression or aggressive conduct.

The use of these insignias may be prohibited by law in the Czech Republic, Germany, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Ukraine and other countries, depending on context.

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