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May 2022
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For Iraq’s LGBTIQ+ community, life is di...

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For Iraq’s LGBTIQ+ community, life is difficult and dangerous. When the I-S group controlled part of the country, it released horrific videos showing gay men being thrown from the top of high buildings. But even though that threat has passed, many hazards and dangers still remain. Every day LGBTQI+ people fear physical violence, or being murdered if their secret is uncovered. Sexual assaults are common - and for many - the toll on their mental health is severe.

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Jiyan ji bo civaka LGBTIQ+ ya Iraqê, dijwar û xeternak e. Dema ku koma Daiş beşek ji welêt kontrol kir, wan vîdyoyên tirsnak belav dikirin ku tê de zilamên homoseksuel ji ser avahiyên bilind dihatin davêtin. Lê her çende ew metirsî derbas bûbe jî, hê jî gelek metirsî hene.  

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