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After Gay Imam Muhsin Hendricks’s Murder, a Cape Town Imam Spreads Hate:
Cape Town's Sheikh Jameel Adams has been accused of implicitly condoning the recent murder of gay imam Muhsin Hendricks.
Indonesia: Two Gay Students Flogged as Dozens Watch in Degrading Spectacle:
Two men in Indonesia have been publicly flogged after being found guilty by a Sharia court of engaging in a consensual same-sex relationship.
End of an Era: Trump Permanently Shuts Down USAID Programmes in South Africa:
The Trump administration has permanently shut down USAID programmes providing vital health services to the LGBTIQ+ community in South Africa.
Report: Russia Planning to Compile Database of LGBTQ Citizens:
In a further escalation of its persecution of LGBTQ people, Russia is reportedly considering compiling a database to monitor queer citizens.
Justice Delayed: Johannesburg Grindr Gang Trial Postponed:
The long-awaited start of the trial of seven alleged members of the Grindr gang syndicate has been postponed, seemingly due to legal incompetence.
Muslim Judicial Council Condemns Imam Muhsin Hendricks’ Murder:
Despite issuing an anti-LGBTQ fatwa in 2022, the Muslim Judicial Council has spoken out against the murder of gay Imam Muhsin Hendricks.
“A Martyr for Love, Justice, and Peace”: Imam Muhsin Hendricks Honoured:
Civil society organisations, queer religious groups, LGBTIQ+ leaders, and the SA Human Rights Commission honour the life of Muhsin Hendricks.
Fury as Trans and Queer People Erased from Stonewall Monument Website:
America’s National Park Service is under fire for removing references to trans and queer people from its page for the Stonewall Monument.
International Criminal Court Recognises LGBTQI+ Persecution in Landmark Case:
In a historic first, the International Criminal Court has acknowledged LGBTQI+ individuals as victims of persecution.
Google Calendar Removes Pride Month Listing:
Seemingly in an effort to appease the Trump administration, Google has removed default calendar entries for commemorations such as Pride Month.