HRC: Homosexual Men Tortured and Killed in Iraq

Tuesday, August 18. 2009

Yesterday the Human Rights Campaign issued a 67-page report titled "'They Want Us Exterminated': Murder, Torture, Sexual Orientation and Gender in Iraq" that claims that Iraqi militias are "carrying out a spreading campaign of torture and murder against men suspected of homosexual conduct, or of not being 'manly' enough, and Iraq authorities have done nothing to stop the killing." A spokesperson for the militia warned of a "third sex" and the "feminization" of Iraqi men. The terrorism takes the form of kidnappings off the street and even from homes of suspected homosexuals. The victims are tortured until they reveal the names of other Iraqi gay men and are then murdered. Gay sex is not a crime under Iraqi law, but it appears that "Islamic law" is what many militia leaders consider the governing law of the country. Killing homosexuals is considered an "honor killing," much like a father murdering a "socially disgraced" daughter, which means that the penalties under Iraqi law for such crimes is reportedly mitigated under a provision enacted during Saddam Hussein's reign.

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Hi,
I hate this acts and really tired of hearing this kind of situation happening in those countries. They are simply primitive people. I don't know if this is a result of their religion or because a very poor education.

thanks!

#1 SFGAM Gay Community (Homepage) on 2010-09-12 21:08 (Reply)

Well, i think its religion,coz education can only give u knowledge of the world. The religion is the thing that gives u all the understanding in the society of whats right and whats wrong. The religious fanatism is what need to b banned all around the globe,for eternally trying to eliminate the different ppl! F$#king obnoxious

#2 Ivan on 2011-01-23 18:38 (Reply)

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