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Extremists, Militias Target Gays in Iraq

Officials, human rights groups dispute extent of escalating violence

By Dustin Lushing,  Newser Staff

Posted Aug 5, 2007 4:56 PM CDT

(Newser) – Gays in Iraq are the targets of increasing violence by militias, police, and religious extremists, a largely unreported consequence of the 2003 US invasion. A fatwa is in place, reports the Chicago Tribune, and gays are fighting to emigrate to Sweden, Germany, and other countries....   Read full story »

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