https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfsypgPeMpw Human Rights Watch and the Arab Foundation for Freedoms and Equality (AFE) have produced a new series of videos giving voice to Arabic-speaking LGBT … [Read more...] about No Longer Alone: LGBT Activists from the Middle East and North Africa Speak Out in New Video Series
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Jordan Lifts Ban on Lebanese Rock Band with Openly Gay Singer
Jordan has lifted a ban on the Lebanese rock band Mashrou’ Leila, aka Leila’s Project, after the action made international headlines. The band's lead singer Hamed Sinno, is gay and an activist for … [Read more...] about Jordan Lifts Ban on Lebanese Rock Band with Openly Gay Singer
Jordan Bans Lebanese Rock Band Because Their Singer is Gay: VIDEO
A Lebanese rock band has been banned from performing in Jordan because the lead singer is gay. Mashrou’ Leila, who have been described as “the soundtrack to the Arab spring,” are known for lyrics … [Read more...] about Jordan Bans Lebanese Rock Band Because Their Singer is Gay: VIDEO
Jordanian Police Arrest 10 Gays and Lesbians for Holding Gathering
Police in Jordan have arrested 10 people at a party hall in east Amman who were reportedly at a 'gay and lesbian' gathering, AFP reports: “The administrative governor of the Marka area, Adnan … [Read more...] about Jordanian Police Arrest 10 Gays and Lesbians for Holding Gathering
Egyptian Authorities Turn Away Transgender Passengers, Send Them Back to Jordan
Two post-op transgender passengers were barred from entering Egypt over the weekend after officials were presented passports bearing their previous genders, Al-Masry Al-Youm reports: Officials … [Read more...] about Egyptian Authorities Turn Away Transgender Passengers, Send Them Back to Jordan
