https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfsypgPeMpw Human Rights Watch and the Arab Foundation for Freedoms and Equality (AFE) have produced a new series … [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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [Read more...] about Egyptian Authorities Turn Away Transgender Passengers, Send Them Back to Jordan
