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 on by the Lebanese band Mashrou’ Leila. The … [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 Ryad Abdel Sattar on Wednesday introduced to the … [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 was raised at one of the group's concerts in Cairo. … [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' Leila. The band's singer is openly gay. RELATED: A … [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 Beirut, and its music explores topics that are taboo 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 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
