Gays in Iraq terrorized by threats, rape, murder

The men realized he was gay, Kamal said, when he took his shirt off and they saw that his chest was shaved.

"They told me to take off my clothes to rape me or they would kill me immediately. This moment was the worst moment in my life," he said, weeping as he spoke of the 2005 ordeal.

It's unknown how many homosexuals have been killed by militias in the lawless streets of Iraq's cities, but some Web sites post pictures of Iraqis they say were killed for being gay.

[Norm]

Wow, and I thought the christian religion was sick.

[1noteasilyfooled]

And we defend these barbarian sickos? Bush is a moron and the WORST president in HISTORY........ iraq can go to ..... fill in the blank.
Pigs!

[william]

I have read that an act of sodomy in the Muslim world demands death for those who committs such a sinful act.If this is true than what about these Muslim rapes that committed such a sinful act of sodomy where they above this law? not to mention the arousal part that requires a mans willy to stand up in the first place in order to penetrate ones ass to be offically deem an act of sodomy?

[Clerkerist]

Clerkerist wrote:

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You are a complete idiot !!

ABUSE REPORTED

[Black Cherry]

Clerkerist wrote:

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boo hoo hoo, abuse reported. NASTY QUEER !!

LOL!
You're just jealous.

[Onda Poarch]

They realized he was gay when they saw that he'd shaved his chest??? C'mon! They didn't check to see if his back was shaved, too? Sorry- don't meant to make light of an obviously serious situation, but we need some levity here.
Has this story been verified? What of the men who raped the victim? Were they not sentenced to death, as should have the victim? I'm not condoning such, but it seems that within their laws/beliefs/religion, ALL should have been shot by a firing squad. I'm seriously doubting the veracity of this story.

[Jesus is a Liberal]

# Story Highlights
# Gay Iraqi describes being raped for 15 days by gunmen at 16
# He says he never told his family: "I could not say it, it's too much shame"
# Expert: Homosexuality is seen as a "Western import," grounds for brutality
# Another gay Iraqi says he'd commit suicide before telling his family he is gay

[Jesus is a Liberal]

Since the fall of Saddam Hussein in 2003, the situation for gays and lesbians in Iraq has deteriorated. Ridiculed under Hussein, many now find themselves the targets of violence, according to humanitarian officials.

Lesbians are also victims of harassment and violence, but not nearly as often as gay men.

It's unknown how many homosexuals have been killed by militias in the lawless streets of Iraq's cities, but some Web sites post pictures of Iraqis they say were killed for being gay.

One photo on the Iraqi Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender site shows a group of men standing around three male bodies sprawled on a street, blood pouring from their heads. "Gay Iraqi victims of the police and death squads," the site says.

A U.N. report on human rights in Iraq reinforces the accusations of violence. Although gays are supposed to be protected by law in Iraq, it says, they face extreme brutality.

"Armed Islamic groups and militias have been known to be particularly hostile toward homosexuals, frequently and openly engaging in violent campaigns against them," the report said, adding that homosexuals have been murdered.

"Militias are reportedly threatening families of men believed to be homosexual, stating that they will begin killing family members unless the men are handed over or killed by the family," it said.

The report was issued at the end of 2006 and is the last U.N. study to touch on the subject.

Human rights experts say homosexuals are targeted for cultural reasons as well.

"Gay men and lesbians in Iraq face a lot of risks right now, because homosexuality is sometimes interpreted by people in Iraq as being a Western import," said Scott Portman with the Heartland Alliance, a group that promotes human rights worldwide. "So they can sometimes be targeted by insurgent groups or militias, in part, because of animosity toward the West and, in part, because homosexuality is not well-accepted in Iraqi society."

[A Beautiful Mind]

Jesus is a Liberal wrote:

Since the fall of Saddam Hussein in 2003, the situation for gays and lesbians in Iraq has deteriorated. Ridiculed under Hussein, many now find themselves the targets of violence, according to humanitarian officials.
Lesbians are also victims of harassment and violence, but not nearly as often as gay men.
It's unknown how many homosexuals have been killed by militias in the lawless streets of Iraq's cities, but some Web sites post pictures of Iraqis they say were killed for being gay.
One photo on the Iraqi Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender site shows a group of men standing around three male bodies sprawled on a street, blood pouring from their heads. "Gay Iraqi victims of the police and death squads," the site says.
A U.N. report on human rights in Iraq reinforces the accusations of violence. Although gays are supposed to be protected by law in Iraq, it says, they face extreme brutality.
"Armed Islamic groups and militias have been known to be particularly hostile toward homosexuals, frequently and openly engaging in violent campaigns against them," the report said, adding that homosexuals have been murdered.
"Militias are reportedly threatening families of men believed to be homosexual, stating that they will begin killing family members unless the men are handed over or killed by the family," it said.
The report was issued at the end of 2006 and is the last U.N. study to touch on the subject.
Human rights experts say homosexuals are targeted for cultural reasons as well.
"Gay men and lesbians in Iraq face a lot of risks right now, because homosexuality is sometimes interpreted by people in Iraq as being a Western import," said Scott Portman with the Heartland Alliance, a group that promotes human rights worldwide. "So they can sometimes be targeted by insurgent groups or militias, in part, because of animosity toward the West and, in part, because homosexuality is not well-accepted in Iraqi society."

Iraq is simply trying to establish a new country and new government; therefore, they don't want things corrupting this new system like the existence of qu<<r$ in society.

These individuals are simply trying to do the right and moral thing and I applaud them for it!!! Keep up the good work!!!

[BlueLamp]

A Beautiful Mind wrote:

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Iraq is simply trying to establish a new country and new government; therefore, they don't want things corrupting this new system like the existence of qu<<r$ in society.
These individuals are simply trying to do the right and moral thing and I applaud them for it!!! Keep up the good work!!!

You're a sick person. Perhaps when you find that your daughter has been married to a gay man for over a decade, and her life is ruined, or perhaps when you find your son hanging from a rafter in the attic, maybe then you'll figure it out.

Hopefully though, there will soon be basic tests required for a childbearing license, and when you take them and fail them you'll be sterilized.

[A Beautiful Mind]

BlueLamp wrote:

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You're a sick person. Perhaps when you find that your daughter has been married to a gay man for over a decade, and her life is ruined, or perhaps when you find your son hanging from a rafter in the attic, maybe then you'll figure it out.
Hopefully though, there will soon be basic tests required for a childbearing license, and when you take them and fail them you'll be sterilized.

What does my daughter marrying a gay man have to do with anything? Besides, I'll know if he's qu<<r after a few miniutes asking him the following simple questions:

- Who's going to win the Super Bowl this year?
- How do you feel about changing your own oil in your car?
- What do you think about Olympic swimming?
- Have you ever been to San Francisco and if so how did you like the city?

How he answers these simple questions will clearly tell me if he prefers taking a stiff weiner up the butthole!!!!!

[nolanative]

- Who's going to win the Super Bowl this year?
- How do you feel about changing your own oil in your car?
- What do you think about Olympic swimming?
- Have you ever been to San Francisco and if so how did you like the city?

- Patriots maybe, but I'd love to see the Saints finally take it, since I'm from New Orleans.

- Although I could probably change my own oil, I'd rather have a professional do this, so I don't screw up anything on my new car.

- After the first couple of days, Olympics are just boring to watch on TV.

- San Francisco is a beautiful city, but then again, so is Denver!

And by the way...I'm gay...so your stupid redneck logic on those questions is so 90s stereotypical!

There are PLENTY of 'queers' that following sports, do mechanical work, find the olympics boring, and well, last time I checked, straight people go to San Francisco too.

And a straight man with such narrow minded comments is usually the one that likes taking that stiff weiner up the butthole more than any gay man!

[John]

well all those that support ths just know they put you to death also so please go visit

[mimi]

TONG CHING wrote:

Sounds like Iraq has the right idea. GO IRAQ !!

STFU! You don't know what you're saying! Ignorant third world bastard!

[Hesed]

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Gays in Iraq terrorized by threats, rape, murder[/QUOTE]

Not surprising.

Well at least they're not being killed, just threatened.

[BS Detector]

1noteasilyfooled wrote:

And we defend these barbarian sickos? Bush is a moron and the WORST president in HISTORY........ iraq can go to ..... fill in the blank.
Pigs!

Only in the USA can a story about brutality against gays in Iraq by other Iraqis be twisted into an incredibly stupid hate Bush rant.

News Flash: Bush did not rape these people.

Has it ever occured that there might be a reason why so many people don't like idiots like you?

Hint: It's not because you're gay.

[BS Detector]

Hesed wrote:

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Not surprising.
Well at least they're not being killed, just threatened.

When was the last time you were threatened or raped?

[Jesus is a Liberal]

I'm an Air Force veteran, and I know many Navy and Marines veterans who are gay.
Two of them are auto mechanics.
There are international rugby stars and rodeo cowboys who are out and gay. Most are closeted.
Gay men actually have more testosterone then straight men, and longer penises.
All the preocupation by the troll with the butt sex comments is a sign that it's a taboo he wishes God would forgive him for. Don't punish yourself by punishing those who live out your dreams.

nolanative wrote:

- Who's going to win the Super Bowl this year?
- How do you feel about changing your own oil in your car?
- What do you think about Olympic swimming?
- Have you ever been to San Francisco and if so how did you like the city?
- Patriots maybe, but I'd love to see the Saints finally take it, since I'm from New Orleans.
- Although I could probably change my own oil, I'd rather have a professional do this, so I don't screw up anything on my new car.
- After the first couple of days, Olympics are just boring to watch on TV.
- San Francisco is a beautiful city, but then again, so is Denver!
And by the way...I'm gay...so your stupid redneck logic on those questions is so 90s stereotypical!
There are PLENTY of 'queers' that following sports, do mechanical work, find the olympics boring, and well, last time I checked, straight people go to San Francisco too.
And a straight man with such narrow minded comments is usually the one that likes taking that stiff weiner up the butthole more than any gay man!