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Rainbows, drag shows, movies: Lebanon's leaders go after perceived symbols of the LGBTQ+ community

In recent weeks, Lebanon's sharply divided political and religious leaders have come together to fight the LGBTQ+ community

The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2023

Lebanon LGBTQ+ activists say attacks are distraction from country’s problems

Community reports shift from uneasy tolerance to being scapegoated for socioeconomic crisis

The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2023

Across the Muslim world, LGBTQ people remain marginalized

Many Muslim nations criminalize gay sex — including World Cup host Qatar. Appeals for change from LGBTQ-friendly nations are routinely dismissed as unwarranted interference.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 7, 2022