Senator Marco Rubio took to the floor on Tuesday to denounce the detention, torture, and murder of gay men in Chechnya, calling on the U.S. government … [Read more...] about Marco Rubio Blasts Torture of Gay Men in Chechnya in Senate Floor Speech: WATCH
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Russian Paper Claims Chechnya Runs Six Prisons for Gay Men
Russia’s foremost investigative newspaper claims it has located six prisons for gay men in Chechnya, casting doubts over its recent denials of reports … [Read more...] about Russian Paper Claims Chechnya Runs Six Prisons for Gay Men
‘New York Times’ Warns Trump Administration: ‘Time is Not on the Side of Gay People’ in Chechnya
The New York Times Editorial Board urges the United States to take more stringent action toward Chechnya. The southern Russian republic's president … [Read more...] about ‘New York Times’ Warns Trump Administration: ‘Time is Not on the Side of Gay People’ in Chechnya
President of Chechnya Intends to Eliminate All Gay Men There by Ramadan
The British Foreign Office has confirmed threats by Chechen president Ramzan Kadyrov that he intends to eliminate all gay men in the republic by … [Read more...] about President of Chechnya Intends to Eliminate All Gay Men There by Ramadan
Horrific Accounts of Gay Chechnya Survivors are Shared in New Video: WATCH
https://www.facebook.com/humanrightsfirst/videos/10155231601180747/ Human Rights First created a video in partnership with with RUSA … [Read more...] about Horrific Accounts of Gay Chechnya Survivors are Shared in New Video: WATCH
Nigeria: 53 Charged for ‘Same-Sex Marriage ‘Conspiracy’
Nigerian prosecutors have charged 53 people for allegedly witnessing a same-sex marriage, which is punishable by 10 years in prison in the socially … [Read more...] about Nigeria: 53 Charged for ‘Same-Sex Marriage ‘Conspiracy’
Chechnya Leader Denies Gay Torture Reports in Broadcast Meeting with Putin: WATCH
In an official meeting broadcast to Russian TV in which they discussed a variety of topics, Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov denied reports that gay … [Read more...] about Chechnya Leader Denies Gay Torture Reports in Broadcast Meeting with Putin: WATCH
Gay Men Who Fled Chechnya Speak to CNN About Abduction, Torture: WATCH
CNN's Russian correspondent Matthew Chance turned in a report on the detentions, torture, and murder of hundreds of gay men in the southern Russian … [Read more...] about Gay Men Who Fled Chechnya Speak to CNN About Abduction, Torture: WATCH
UN Ambassador Nikki Haley: U.S. Will Not Ignore Plight of Gay Men in Chechnya
UN Ambassador Nikki Haley released a statement on Monday regarding reports of detention, torture, and murder of gay men in Chechnya: We continue to … [Read more...] about UN Ambassador Nikki Haley: U.S. Will Not Ignore Plight of Gay Men in Chechnya
Chechnya President Fires Back at Reports That a ‘Purge’ of Gay Men is Underway
The leader of the southern Russian republic of Chechnya attacked international human rights organizations over the weekend, accusing them of spreading … [Read more...] about Chechnya President Fires Back at Reports That a ‘Purge’ of Gay Men is Underway