Bahrain

Uganda Awarded 2017 World Cross Country Championships Despite Fears Of Harsh New Anti-Gay Law – VIDEO

Michael Fitzgerald November 28, 2014

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

Jacob Combs October 7, 2013

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

Andy Towle April 25, 2011

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

Andy Towle February 17, 2011

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

Steve Pep February 6, 2011

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

Andy Towle January 5, 2010

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

Andy Towle July 28, 2008

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

Andy Towle April 24, 2008

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

Andy Towle February 15, 2008

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