Iraq criminalises same-sex relationships with maximum 15 years in prison
Source: Al Jazeera
Iraq’s parliament has passed a law criminalising same-sex relationships with a maximum 15-year prison sentence, in a move it said aimed to uphold religious values, but was condemned by rights advocates as the latest attack on the LGBTQ community in Iraq.
The law adopted on Saturday aims to “protect Iraqi society from moral depravity and the calls for homosexuality that have overtaken the world,” according to a copy of the law seen by the Reuters news agency.
It was backed mainly by conservative Shia Muslim parties who form the largest coalition in Iraq’s parliament.
The Law on Combating Prostitution and Homosexuality bans same-sex relations with at least 10 years and a maximum of 15 years in prison, and mandates at least seven years in prison for anybody who promotes homosexuality or prostitution.
Read more: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/27/iraq-criminalises-same-sex-relationships-with-maximum-15-years-in-prison
Another big win for the U.S. neocons who brought us the Iraq War and created space for the empowerment these assholes. I wonder if Nicole Wallace is watching and/or will comment anytime soon (I don't expect a mea culpa). Sort of predictable from allies of Iran's religious bigots, but does seem rather similar to the some of the desires of christofascist religious bigots in the U.S.
Saddam was horrible. These assholes might become worse (they're just getting started). That's why it's best to stay clear of Mideast blood feuds.
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Oh yeah, OIL. 
