Amir Ashour أمير عاشور Profile picture
Attorney and Advocate | International Law and Human Rights @IraQueer | @HarvardLaw | @Columbia Recipient of @MTVEMA, @Gaytimes, and other awards. 🏳️‍🌈
Jul 8, 2022 12 tweets 12 min read
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The Iraqi parliament is working on passing a law that completely bans #LGBT+ identities, with individuals like @Mu_AlSadr calling for a day dedicated to fighting against #LGBT+ people.

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Local legal "experts" mistakenly compare queer identities to "shameful acts" which in their opinion include "prostitution" claiming that these "crimes" are punished by the death penalty. THIS IS FALSE.