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Published on Apr 28, 2024Source: News-Topic - North Carolina - Label Pending
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Published on Apr 28, 2024
State Department blasts new Iraq anti-homosexuality law as human rights threat
The State Department said that a law passed by Iraq’s parliament on Saturday criminalizing same-sex relationships was a threat to human rights and freedoms and would weaken Iraq’s ability to diversify its economy and attract foreign investment. “This …
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Published on Apr 28, 2024
'I had to wear body armour to get breakfast': Grimsby woman who protected civilians during the Iraq war pens fascinating ...
A courageous Grimsby woman who worked as an airport security officer keeping civilians safe in war-torn Iraq where there were "constant explosions" has shared her fascinating story by releasing a book. Lisa Morgan, 57, who grew up in Scartho but …
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Published on Apr 28, 2024
Iraq criminalises same-sex relationships in new law with maximum jail sentence of 15 years
Iraq’s parliament recently enacted a law criminalising same-sex relationships on Saturday, imposing a maximum 15-year prison sentence, purportedly to uphold religious values. However, this move has sparked condemnation from rights advocates who see it as …
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Published on Apr 28, 2024
Iraq Passes Legislation Criminalising Homosexuality, Couples To Face 15 Years in Prison
Baghdad, April 28: The Iraqi Parliament has passed a law criminalising same-sex relations and vowing tough penalties against them in a decision that rights advocates decried as discriminating against the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) …
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Published on Apr 28, 2024
US Criticizes Iraq’s New Anti-Homosexuality Law
The US State Department slammed a law passed by Iraq’s parliament on Saturday criminalizing same-sex relationships as a threat to human rights and freedoms. The statement also warned that the law would weaken Iraq’s ability to diversify its economy and …
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Published on Apr 28, 2024
Passing of harsh anti-LGBT+ law in Iraq sparks diplomatic backlash
US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said the law “threatens those most at risk in Iraqi society” and “can be used to hamper free speech and expression”. He also warned the legislation could drive away foreign investment. “International business …
Source: The Cumberland News - Neutral -
Published on Apr 28, 2024
Iraq passes legislation criminalising homosexuality
Baghdad: The Iraqi Parliament has passed a law criminalising same-sex relations and vowing tough penalties against them in a decision that rights advocates decried as discriminating against the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. The …
Source: The Siasat Daily - Uncategorized -
Published on Apr 28, 2024
'Attack on human rights': Iraq criminalises same-sex relationships with threats of up to 15 years in prison
In short: Iraq's parliament passed a law on Saturday criminalising same-sex relationships and LGBT people. It stipulates a prison time of up to 15 years but does not include a death sentence which was in a previous draft. Rights groups have condemned …
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Published on Apr 28, 2024
Iraq hosts the 4th Water Conference; officials highlight collaboration in facing challenges
2024-04-28T08:17:13+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News/ The Fourth International Baghdad Water Conference commenced in Baghdad on Sunday as part of Iraq's efforts to address pressing water challenges with global cooperation. The …
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