US condemns Iraq's law to criminalise same-sex marriage, says 'will weaken country's ability to diversify its economy'

Apr 28, 2024

The United States condemned the Iraqi Council of Representatives' passage of the Anti-Prostitution and Homosexuality Law, banning same-sex relations with steep fines and imprisonment...

Iraq bans media from using term 'homosexuality'

Aug 10, 2023

The official media regulator of Iraq on Tuesday ordered all media and social media businesses operating in the Arab nation to use the phrase...

Ghana passes controversial anti-homosexuality bill amid international outcry

Feb 28, 2024

Introduced in 2021, the bill not only criminalises LGBTQ relationships but also targets individuals who advocate for LGBTQ rights.

EU reacts sharply to new Hungarian law over homosexuality content

Jun 24, 2021

Brussels [Belgium], June 24 : The European Union (EU) on Wednesday reacted sharply to a new law in Hungary, which critics say targets gays,...

Sri Lankan Prez says Govt won't oppose Bill to decriminalise homosexuality

Sep 11, 2022

Colombo [Sri Lanka], September 12 : Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Sunday said that the government will not oppose the Private Member's Bill...

Uganda: Two men may face death penalty after ‘aggravated homosexuality’ charge

Aug 30, 2023

In the Soroti area of eastern Uganda, a 20-year-old man was charged on August 18 after he allegedly "performed unlawful sexual intercourse with one...