Day: May 10, 2026

May 10
Mini Skirt Review Leads to Deportation Order Under Russia’s Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws

A judge in Russia has ordered a man to be deported after ruling that he “committed propaganda of non-traditional sexual preferences” by posting a positive online review of a mini skirt, reportedly alongside images of himself modelling the item. According to Mediazona, Gulomova Islomzhona Numonzhon was found guilty after posting the review on Wildberries, Russia’s […]

May 10
Chechen Commander Blames “LGBT Ukrainian Spies” After Unit Suffers Heavy Losses

The commander of a Chechen special forces unit fighting for Russia in Ukraine has claimed that “LGBT” Ukrainian spies were responsible for hacking his unit before it suffered a major defeat. At the beginning of May, Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate said Ukrainian intelligence officers had carried out a successful operation against the “Akhmat” commando unit. […]

May 10
Namibia Tells UN LGBTQ+ Rights Depend on “Moral Convictions” of Society

Namibia’s government has told the United Nations Human Rights Council that any moves to expand LGBTIQ+ rights in the country must be weighed against the moral beliefs, cultural context, and social convictions of Namibian society. On Monday, a Namibian delegation led by Minister of Justice and Labour Relations Fillemon Wise Immanuel appeared before the UNHRC […]