Yesterday I published a post regarding reports of some planned executions in Iran. Late this afternoon, upon receiving some credible information, I … [Read more...] about Note on Earlier Iran Report…
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Massive Report Details Abuse, Violence, and Killing of Gays in Iran
Human Rights Watch has published a lengthy report about the victimization of gays and other sexual minorities in Iran at the hands of both the … [Read more...] about Massive Report Details Abuse, Violence, and Killing of Gays in Iran
Iranian Teen Faces Imminent Execution on False Charge of Sodomy
In mid-July I posted about Ebrahim Hamidi, who is facing execution after his arrest two years ago for being involved in a fight with a family with … [Read more...] about Iranian Teen Faces Imminent Execution on False Charge of Sodomy
Gay Iranian Man Facing Deportation by U.S. Immigration
Back in May I posted about Mohammad Abdollahi, a 24-year-old Iranian who was arrested as apart of a sit-in immigration protest at Senator John … [Read more...] about Gay Iranian Man Facing Deportation by U.S. Immigration
Youth Faces Execution in Iran; Iraqi Gay ‘Safe House’ Raided
Gay Middle East reports that a young man in Iran, Ebrahim Hamid, has been sentenced to execution in Iran based on a false accusation of … [Read more...] about Youth Faces Execution in Iran; Iraqi Gay ‘Safe House’ Raided
Gay Men Facing Deportation From UK Granted Right To Appeal
Two gay men the UK was set to deport to their home countries of Iran and Cameroon have won the right to stay and appeal their deportations after the … [Read more...] about Gay Men Facing Deportation From UK Granted Right To Appeal
Towleroad Guide to the Tube #672
NEDA: Musical tribute to an Iranian martyr. SALMA HAYEK: Does not like snakes. MILEY CYRUS: Wants to date her gay best friend because he dresses … [Read more...] about Towleroad Guide to the Tube #672
Gay McDonald’s Ad: The Iranian Version
(via queerty) Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's translation, AFTER THE JUMP... … [Read more...] about Gay McDonald’s Ad: The Iranian Version
Newsweek Reporter Sentenced to Six Months in Jail For Photo of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in ‘Gay Kiss’
Maziar Bahari, a Newsweek reporter who was jailed after covering the Iranian elections, subjected to a show trial, and after 180 days of imprisonment, … [Read more...] about Newsweek Reporter Sentenced to Six Months in Jail For Photo of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in ‘Gay Kiss’
Undocumented Gay Iranian Youth Jailed, Fears Deportation After Sit-In Protest at john McCain’s Office
Mohammad Abdollahi, an undocumented gay Iranian who was part of a sit-in Immigration protest at Senator John McCain's office in Tucson, Arizona on … [Read more...] about Undocumented Gay Iranian Youth Jailed, Fears Deportation After Sit-In Protest at john McCain’s Office