Published 1 year ago

Arab homosexuals fear backlash after World Cup

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World Cup fans have protested against host Qatar's anti-LGBTQ policies. Many queer Arabs fear a Western solidarity push could do more harm than good. Gestures in support of the local community have unleashed a torrent of homophobia, activists say. The clash playing out in Qatar is the latest example of the unintended backlash generated by Western LGBTQ initiatives.

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LGBTQ Arabs fear backlash after World Cup 'spotlight'

With rainbow flags and "OneLove" armbands, World Cup fans have protested against host Qatar's anti-LGBTQ policies, but many queer Arabs fear a Western solidarity push could do more harm than good.Gestures in support of the local LGBTQ community have unleashed a torrent of homophobia, activists and community members say, creating new risks for people who have long relied on discretion to survive."It's not great to live in the shadow, but it's als…

1 year ago·United States

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Bangkok Post

LGBTQ Arabs fear backlash after World Cup 'spotlight'

DUBAI - With rainbow flags and "OneLove" armbands, World Cup fans have protested against host Qatar's anti-LGBTQ policies, but many queer Arabs fear a Western solidarity push could do more harm than good.

1 year ago·กทม, Thailand

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Eyewitness News

LGBTQ Arabs fear backlash after World Cup 'spotlight'

Gestures in support of the local LGBTQ community have unleashed a torrent of homophobia, activists and community members say, creating new risks for people who have long relied on discretion to survive.

1 year ago·South Africa

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The Star Kenya

LGBTQ Arabs fear backlash after World Cup 'spotlight'

"The World Cup will end, Fifa will leave, and the hate will continue."

1 year ago·Kenya

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Al-Monitor

LGBTQ Arabs fear backlash after World Cup 'spotlight'

1 year ago·Washington, United States

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AFP

Arab homosexuals fear backlash after World Cup

ALBAWABA - With rainbow flags and "OneLove" armbands, World Cup fans have been protesting against host Qatar's anti-LGBTQ stances, but many Arab homosex

1 year ago·France

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