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UN ‘alarmed’ by Iraq law criminalising same-sex relations

Summary by The Guardian Nigeria

The United Nations said Monday it was "alarmed" by a new law in Iraq criminalising same-sex relations, and called for them to be shelved. The post UN 'alarmed' by Iraq law criminalising same-sex relations appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

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BBC News

Iraq criminalises same-sex relationships in new law

Those flouting the sweeping new morality rules could be jailed for up to 15 years.

21 days ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian Nigeria

UN ‘alarmed’ by Iraq law criminalising same-sex relations

21 days ago·Nigeria

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aktuality.sk

Iraq's new law criminalizes same-sex sexual relations

For such relationships, according to the law, up to 15 years of imprisonment can now be given.

21 days ago

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UN 'Alarmed' By Iraq Law Criminalising Same-sex Acts

The United Nations said Monday it was "alarmed" after Iraq's parliament passed a bill criminalising same-sex relations, which provides for sentences of up to 15 years in prison.

21 days ago·New York, United States

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Amnesty International

Iraq: Authorities must urgently repeal new law criminalizing same-sex relations

The Iraqi authorities’ passing of a law that penalizes same-sex relations with up to 15 years in prison is yet another blow to the LGBTI community in the country, said Amnesty International today. Responding to the news the organization’s Iraq Researcher Razaw Salihy said: “LGBTI individuals in Iraq endure relentless intimidation and violence at the […]

21 days ago

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