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Passage of harsh anti-LGBTQ+ law in Iraq draws diplomatic backlash

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Baghdad — Human rights groups and diplomats criticized a law that was quietly passed by the Iraqi parliament over the weekend that would impose heavy prison sentences on gay and transgender people. U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said in a statement that the law passed Saturday “threatens those most at risk in Iraqi society” and “can be used to hamper free-speech and expression.” He warned that the legislation could drive away …

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Passage of harsh anti-2SLGBTQ+ law in Iraq draws diplomatic backlash

Human rights groups and diplomats criticized a law that was quietly passed by the Iraqi parliament over the weekend that would impose heavy prison sentences on gay and transgender people.

17 days ago·Canada

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South China Morning Post

Passage of harsh anti-LGBTQ law in Iraq draws diplomatic backlash

US State Department said law, which imposes jail terms of up to 15 years for same-sex relations, ‘threatens those most at risk in Iraqi society’. UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron called law ‘dangerous’.

16 days ago·Hong Kong

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Shropshire Star

Passing of harsh anti-LGBT+ law in Iraq sparks diplomatic backlash

Human rights groups and diplomats have criticised a law quietly passed by the Iraqi parliament over the weekend that would impose heavy prison sentences on gay and transgender people.

17 days ago·Ketley, United Kingdom

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National Post

Passage of harsh anti-LGBTQ+ law in Iraq draws diplomatic backlash

BAGHDAD (AP) -- Human rights groups and diplomats criticized a law that was quietly passed by the Iraqi parliament over the weekend that would impose heavy prison sentences on gay and transgender people.

17 days ago·Canada

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Passage of harsh anti-LGBTQ+ law in Iraq draws diplomatic backlash

16 days ago·United States

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Star Tribune

Passage of harsh anti-LGBTQ+ law in Iraq draws diplomatic backlash

Human rights groups and diplomats criticized a law that was quietly passed by the Iraqi parliament over the weekend that would impose heavy prison sentences on gay and transgender people.

17 days ago·Minneapolis, United States

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