Despite its severe anti-gay laws, Uganda has become the latest country to be awarded a major sporting event Despite its severe anti-gay laws, Uganda … [Read more...] about Uganda Awarded 2017 World Cross Country Championships Despite Fears Of Harsh New Anti-Gay Law – VIDEO
Bahrain
Persian Gulf Countries May Use Medical Exams to ‘Detect’ Gay Visitors
Routine medical examinations conducted on visitors to a group of Middle Eastern nations known as the the Gulf Cooperation Countries (GCC) may be used … [Read more...] about Persian Gulf Countries May Use Medical Exams to ‘Detect’ Gay Visitors
Royal Wedding Invite Declined by Crown Prince of Bahrain After Objection from Gay Rights Activists and Other Groups
The Crown Prince of Bahrain Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa has declined an invitation to Britain's Royal Wedding following controversy over his … [Read more...] about Royal Wedding Invite Declined by Crown Prince of Bahrain After Objection from Gay Rights Activists and Other Groups
Out ABC News Reporter Miguel Marquez Beaten in Bahrain
ABC News reporter Miguel Marquez was beaten in Bahrain covering the Egypt-inspired protests there.“Hey! I’m a journalist here!” he yelled. ” I’m … [Read more...] about Out ABC News Reporter Miguel Marquez Beaten in Bahrain
127 Gay Men Arrested in Bahrain
Police in Bahrain, a country that imprisons and deports homosexuals, has arrested 127 gay men at a "depraved and decadent" party. The Gulf … [Read more...] about 127 Gay Men Arrested in Bahrain
Nine ‘Crossdressers’ Arrested in Bahrain for Public Debauchery
IN Bahrain, where homosexuality is illegal, nine "crossdressers" were arrested on New Year's Eve, the Gulf News reports: "They … [Read more...] about Nine ‘Crossdressers’ Arrested in Bahrain for Public Debauchery
News: Marriage Language, Jupiter, Harvey Milk, Bahrain
California marriage ballot measure language changed: "Proposition 8 on the November ballot had been described as a measure to limit marriage between a … [Read more...] about News: Marriage Language, Jupiter, Harvey Milk, Bahrain
Bahrain Targets Children in Bid to Rid Country of Gays
In February I posted about a crackdown in the Persian Gulf Kingdom of Bahrain intended to rid the country of gay people. Authorities proposed … [Read more...] about Bahrain Targets Children in Bid to Rid Country of Gays
Crackdown on ‘Dangerous’ Gays Proposed in Bahrain
MPs in Bahrain, which already prohibits homosexuality (it's punishable by up to ten years in prison or deportation), are proposing a tougher crackdown … [Read more...] about Crackdown on ‘Dangerous’ Gays Proposed in Bahrain