Remember back to 2017 and the night seven people were arrested in Egypt after raising a rainbow flag in support of LGBTQ rights at a Cairo concert put … [Read more...] about Sarah Hegazi Raised the Rainbow Flag at a Rock Concert and Ultimately Paid for the Brave Act with Her Life
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Egypt Poised to Criminalize Homosexuality
Egypt's parliament could criminalize homosexuality following a bill introduced by a member of parliament this week, the Egypt Independent reports: MP … [Read more...] about Egypt Poised to Criminalize Homosexuality
Lebanon Band Mashrou’ Leila Denounces Egypt Anti-Gay ‘Witch-Hunt’ After Arrests Over Rainbow Flag
Lebanon's popular alternative rock band Mashrou' Leila has denounced a "witch-hunt" by Egyptian authorities against homosexuals after a rainbow flag … [Read more...] about Lebanon Band Mashrou’ Leila Denounces Egypt Anti-Gay ‘Witch-Hunt’ After Arrests Over Rainbow Flag
Egypt Arrests 7 People for ‘Promoting Sexual Deviancy’ After Rainbow Flag is Raised at Concert: WATCH
Seven people have been arrested in Egypt after raising a rainbow flag in support of LGBTQ rights at a concert put on by the Lebanese band Mashrou' … [Read more...] about Egypt Arrests 7 People for ‘Promoting Sexual Deviancy’ After Rainbow Flag is Raised at Concert: WATCH
A Beirut-Based Band That Challenges Homophobia
The Pulse nightclub shooting is still reverberating for members of the indie-rock band Mashrou' Leila. The gay-friendly band is based in … [Read more...] about A Beirut-Based Band That Challenges Homophobia
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