Middle East / North Africa

Death penalty for gay sex in 10 to 14 nations (update)
To avoid the army, gay Iranians must carry ‘gay’ ID cards
U.N. panel to Tunisia: Stop forced anal exams
92 nations formerly had anti-LGBT laws; now it’s 75 (or 79)
Logo of the Lebanese Medical Association for Sexual Health
Lebanon appeal: LGBT sexuality isn’t ‘against nature’
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