Severe anti-LGBTQ+ law adopted in Iraq sparks international criticism - French Canada

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Severe anti-LGBTQ+ law adopted in Iraq sparks international criticism - French Canada

BAGDAD — Human rights groups and diplomats have criticized a law voted by the Iraqi parliament this weekend that would impose heavy prison sentences on homosexuals and transgender people. The spokesman for the U.S. Department of State, Matthew Miller, said in a press release that Saturday’s law “threatens the most at risk in Iraqi society” and “may be used to impede freedom of expression.” He warned that legislation could drive foreign investmen…