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Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Kuwait, Lebanon, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, United Arab Emirates, Yemen

    • Police shoot tear gas at thousands marching for Istanbul Pride
      LGBTQ Pride

      Police shoot tear gas at thousands marching for Istanbul Pride

      Pride celebrations in Istanbul have grown increasingly confrontational since the government has disallowed them, but thousands come anyway. We wanted to join them.

      Sunday, June 27, 2021
    • Iran is forcing gay men to have gender transition surgeries to “make them straight”
      News (World)

      Iran is forcing gay men to have gender transition surgeries to “make them straight”

      “They would rather carry out mass surgeries than executions because they know the world is watching them.”

      Tuesday, March 3, 2020
    • Apple TV show retelling true story of gay refugee blacklisted across Middle East, Russia
      Life

      Apple TV show retelling true story of gay refugee blacklisted across Middle East, Russia

      Little America’s episode ‘The Son’ is focused on a gay Syrian immigrant. Now it’s being banned in 11 countries, and one of its actors can’t enter the United States.

      Saturday, January 25, 2020
    • Israeli gay parents have to identify a ‘mother’ and ‘father’ of the relationship to receive day care
      News (World)

      Israeli gay parents have to identify a ‘mother’ and ‘father’ of the relationship to receive day care

      The country that only approved 3 same-sex couples in the last 12 years has relied on outdated familial structures for processing paperwork.

      Saturday, November 23, 2019
    • Four organizations urge Turkey to release college students, staff on trial for attending Pride
      News (World)

      Four organizations urge Turkey to release college students, staff on trial for attending Pride

      Despite the local law that prevents LGBTQ events being struck down in court, the country is enforcing it anyway.

      Sunday, November 10, 2019
    • Pat Robertson claims Trump’s ‘in danger’ of losing out on ‘heaven’
      Life

      Pat Robertson claims Trump’s ‘in danger’ of losing out on ‘heaven’

      He’s one of the few conservative Christian leaders of late to break away and criticize Trump.

      Sunday, October 13, 2019
    • As hate crimes increase, these queer activists are about to host a Muslim Pride festival
      News (World)

      As hate crimes increase, these queer activists are about to host a Muslim Pride festival

      If the idea of a Muslim Pride festival surprises you, here are some things you should know…

      Tuesday, September 24, 2019
    • How do we stop Islamic militants’ attacks on LGBT people?
      Commentary

      How do we stop Islamic militants’ attacks on LGBT people?

      Homosexuality is punishable by death in many Middle Eastern countries. The Orlando shooter took those laws seriously.

      Thursday, June 16, 2016
    • Hamas commander accused of gay sex is executed
      News (World)

      Hamas commander accused of gay sex is executed

      Hamas operatives thought Israel might have blackmailed him into ratting out a Hamas top dog.

      Tuesday, March 1, 2016
    • Gay imam helps young Muslims balance religion, sexuality
      News (World)

      Gay imam helps young Muslims balance religion, sexuality

      A gay imam from Algeria is working with a local LGBT association to counsel and protect young gay Muslims who make their way to the ancient French port city of Marseille.

      Sunday, February 14, 2016
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