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  • Published on Nov 15, 2019

    Qatar over-using jails for non-violent crimes : UN experts

    Doha: Qatar is over-using detention to punish those accused of non-violent crimes like adultery, defaulting on debt, falling pregnant out of wedlock and even sorcery, independent UN experts said on Thursday. The mission visited 12 sites over 10 days, …

    Source: Siasat Daily
  • Published on Nov 15, 2019

    Qatar over-using jails for non-violent crimes: UN

    Qatar over-using jails for non-violent crimes: UN DOHA: Qatar is over-using detention to punish those accused of non-violent crimes like adultery, defaulting on debt, falling pregnant out of wedlock and even sorcery, independent UN experts said on Thursday …

    Source: The News International
  • Published on Nov 11, 2019

    95 Countries Praise Iran at UN Human Rights Council

    Friday, November 8, 2019 4:24 pm  unwatch  0      GENEVA, November 8, 2019 — Delegates to the UN Human Rights Council lined up today to shower praise on the Islamic Republic of Iran, a serial abuser of human rights, during a mandatory human rights review …

    Source: Daily Alert
  • Published on Nov 8, 2019

    85% of UNHRC Delegates Praised Iran on Human Rights

    Saturday, 9 November 2019, 11:31 am Press Release: UN Watch 85% of UNHRC Delegates Praised Iran on Human Rights Mohammad Larijani, Secretary General of the High Council for Human Rights of the Islamic Republic of Iran, today presented the country’s report …

    Source: Scoop
  • Published on Nov 5, 2019

    Liverpool assured LGBT fans welcome at Club World Cup in Qatar

    Liverpool's chief executive said the English football club was given assurances by Qatari authorities that their LGBT supporters will be welcome in the conservative Gulf state for next month's FIFA Club World Cup. Qatari officials met with …

    Source: Al Jazeera
  • Published on Oct 29, 2019

    Olivia Wilde Slams Airline For Cutting Lesbian Scene From Her Movie ‘Booksmart’

    Olivia Wilde slammed several airlines for cutting a lesbian make out scene from the movie she directed, “Booksmart,” and wondered about the “censorship” decisions on airlines. It all started when a fan shared on social media that the lesbian kiss between …

    Source: Daily Caller
  • Published on Oct 2, 2019

    US heptathlete gay pride shoe flaps in Qatar

    DOHA, Qatar (AP) - American heptathlete Erica Bougard says she wasn’t trying to make an international political statement against Qatar’s anti-LGBTQ policies. She was just wearing her favorite high jump shoes. She has worn the shoes, with a rainbow flap …

    Source: Washington Times
  • Published on Sep 27, 2019

    Transgender, gay fans 'welcome' at World Cup, says Qatar

    A top Qatari World Cup official has said that transgender and gay fans would be welcomed to the 2022 tournament but stressed that visitors would have to respect Qatari customs. Homosexual acts are banned in Qatar but the law around transgender people is …

    Source: The Dawn
  • Published on Sep 27, 2019

    Transgender fans 'welcome' at World Cup, says Qatar

    DOHA: A top Qatari World Cup official has said that transgender and gay fans would be welcomed to the 2022 tournament but stressed that visitors would have to respect Qatari customs. Homosexual acts are banned in Qatar but the law around transgender people …

    Source: Bangkok Post
  • Published on Sep 4, 2019

    Why homophobic incidents are scarring French football

    At the offices of France’s Ligue de Football Professionel on Rue Léo Delibes, the hope had been that Thursday would deliver a first step towards rapprochement. Representatives from anti-homophobia groups were due to meet delegates from the national …

    Source: The Guardian
  • Published on Aug 31, 2019

    Fans unfurl homophobic banner at Paris Saint-Germain match

    Fans unfurled a homophobic banner. Photo: Jean-Christophe Verhaegen/AFP French football fans unfurled a homophobic banner at a Ligue 1 game between Paris Saint Germain and Metz on Friday, bringing a game to a halt. About 20 minutes into the game, a …

    Source: Local
  • Published on Aug 30, 2019

    2nd French game in 3 days halted after homophobic banners

    METZ, France (AP) — A second French league game in three days was interrupted due to banners deemed homophobic as Paris Saint-Germain beat Metz 2-0 Friday. Referee Frank Schneider stopped the game briefly after the banners were unfurled in the first half. …

    Source: The Seattle Times
  • Published on Aug 30, 2019

    PSG match at Metz temporarily halted after fans hold up homophobic banners

    Paris Saint-Germain’s Ligue 1 game away to Metz was temporarily halted on Friday after another incident of homophobia in French football. The referee paused play in the 20th minute after Metz fans held banners deemed to be of a homophobic nature. Players …

    Source: Guardian Unlimited's Blogs
  • Published on Aug 30, 2019

    Sport24.co.za | Battles lines drawn in French football's fight against homophobia

    Paris - French football is in the midst of a culture war over homophobic chanting as Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain prepare for a trip to Metz on Friday shorn of their superstar frontline amid rumours of Neymar's imminent departure for Barcelona …

    Source: Sport24
  • Published on Aug 30, 2019

    Battles lines drawn in French football’s fight against homophobia

    Nice supporters brandish a banner reading ‘stadiums more gay’ during the French L1 match between OGC Nice and Olympique de Marseille in Nice August 28, 2019. — AFP pic PARIS, Aug 30 — French football is in the midst of a culture war over homophobic …

    Source: Malay Mail
  • Published on Aug 13, 2019

    Human rights no concern for Joshua’s promoter

    LONDON — Putting profits ahead of politics, Anthony Joshua’s promoter dismisses concerns over the boxer’s decision to fight in the kingdom. The human rights organization Amnesty International contends Joshua will be engaging in “sportswashing” — giving the …

    Source: Times Leader
  • Published on Aug 12, 2019

    AP Interview: Human rights no concern for Joshua’s promoter

    LONDON — Putting profits ahead of politics, Anthony Joshua’s promoter dismisses concerns over the boxer’s decision to fight in the kingdom. The human rights organization Amnesty International contends Joshua will be engaging in “sportswashing” — giving the …

    Source: Tribune
  • Published on Aug 5, 2019

    Qatari-controlled Islamic bank 'works with organisations linked to Islamists'

    Qatari-controlled Islamic bank that is Britain's oldest and largest and has a branch opposite Harrod's 'works with organisations linked to Islamists' Al Rayan has branches in London's Knightsbridge opposite Harrod's It provides …

    Source: Daily Mail
  • Published on Jul 20, 2019

    Airline KLM accused of sending 'homophobic' email about cabin crew 'approaching' same-sex couples

    Dutch airline KLM has come under fire after a customer published a screenshot of a “homophobic” email allegedly sent to them by a customer service representative. Twitter user @ErinClaireSF posted the correspondence on the social media platform, along with …

    Source: Independent
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