Tag: Sharia Law
Over 70 individuals have been detained by Nigerian security authorities in the country's northeastern region on allegations of holding a same-sex wedding ceremony, an act criminalised under Nigerian law.
The arrests, which occurred on Saturday, the 21st of October, highlight the prevalent discrimination and violence against the LGBT+ community...
Californian athlete, Aidan Hyman, braved adverse conditions and battled health challenges like blood clusters and fever to make a strong statement by hoisting the Pride flag on one of the world's most challenging peaks, K2 in Pakistan.
Sharing his experience with PinkNews, Hyman spoke of his determination to send a...
The seven-time world champion, Lewis Hamilton, has made a strong statement by announcing that he will race with his signature rainbow helmet, worn in countries where LGBTQ+ rights are restricted.
Speaking with the Associated Press, Hamilton reportedly referred to moves by Florida lawmakers as "anti-LGBTQ measures," drawing a parallel to...
A security official for Qatar's FIFA World Cup has highlighted that LGBTQ+ Pride flags could be confiscated during the tournament, adding that such demonstrations should be done where they are accepted.
The 2022 FIFA World Cup is set to take place in Qatar, a nation where homosexuality for Muslims is...
The 27 and 29-year-old males were sentenced to 77 lashes under Aceh, Indonesia’s sharia law.
Human rights groups have condemned the public caning of two gay men in Aceh, Indonesia as brutal and medieval.
In what is believed to be the third case of public authorities in Aceh carrying out caning...
