Homosexuality
Ghana passes bill imposing prison terms for LGBTQ+ identity, advocacy
Notably, Ghana's parliament passed the bill as Pride Month is set to start around the world on Monday.
Malaysian police arrest 51 men, seize drugs in raids linked to 'gay party'
Uganda abandons prosecution in first 'aggravated homosexuality' case under controversial 2023 law
Islamic court sentences two men to be publicly caned after they were caught kissing
Rafi Peretz's diplomatic incident and the question of leading questions
My Word: “If you have nothing to say, say nothing."
Only 5% of Palestinians and 6% of Lebanese accept gay relationships
Jordan blocked on of the first LGBT magazines.
‘Honor killing’ more acceptable in Arab world than homosexuality - poll
The poll also found that the greatest perceived threat is Israel.
Jewish gay conversion group operating under new name ordered to shut down
According to court testimony, JONAH told clients to undress in front of each and beat effigies of their mothers to overcome sexual urges, NJ.com reported.
Iran's FM affirms right to execute gays and blasts U.S. and Israel
Ronzheimer wrote that Zarif answered: "The problem is the aggressive policies of Israel and the USA."
Qatar bans homosexuality as Al Jazeera in English marks LGBT Pride Month
Even as the Gulf state cracks down on homosexuality, the June 1 video discusses religion and shows a church, indicating that Christians were “telling our youth that they are different."
Anti-gay Kuwaiti academic claims suppository “cure” for homosexuality
The Kuwaiti regime criminalizes homosexuality under its "debauchery” law. Cross-dressing is also illegal in the Gulf monarchy.
EU chastises Brunei for 'retrograde' death penalty for gay sex, adultery
Along with stoning for sodomy, the laws impose the death penalty on rapists and punish thieves with amputation.
Iran publicly hangs man on homosexuality charges
Iranian media reported that the 31-year-old kidnapped two 15-year-olds.