Middle East / North Africa

Dr. Vincent Iacopino (Photo courtesy of Twitter)
Forced anti-gay anal tests face legal challenge in Kenya
Tunisia: Attack targets LGBTQ activist from Shams
LGBTI rights activism: Mostly hidden in Middle East, N. Africa
11 Egyptians sentenced to prison for homosexuality
Appeal for an end to anti-LGBT campaign in Tunisia
Ready to celebrate May 17 (IDAHOT) despite dangers
Prison for victim of Morocco attack, not for attackers
Egypt crackdown targets human rights defenders
6 Tunisians’ prison time reduced to time already served
Iran rejects U.N. plea to stop abuse of LGBTI youths
Victory in Tunisia: Activist group Shams wins in court
3 nations crack down on same-sex couples
Same-sex affair in Morocco leads to 18 months in prison
Here’s why Tunisian LGBT group should not be suspended
"I am Shams" states this show of support that its allies can display on Facebook. A hearing on whether the government should revoke the LGBT group's registratration is scheduled for Jan. 12, 2016.
Menaced with dissolution, Tunisian LGBT group seeks help
After anti-gay trial, tortures in Tunisian prison