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Subhi Nahas is a gay refugee from the Syrian city of Idlib.

Subhi Nahas never felt safe as a gay man in Syria — and then ISIS took over his hometown

Conflict

For an openly gay man, life in Syria was never easy. But things are actually getting worse.

Nigerians are speculating that when President Muhammadu Buhari visits the White House on July 20th President Obama will try to persuade the African leader to repeal Nigeria's Same Sex Prohibition Law.

Nigerians fear Obama will push gay rights in the White House during meeting with nation’s new leader

Culture
Angeline Jackson is an advocate for LGBT rights in Jamaica.

It took Obama for her triumph to be commemorated in Jamaica

Justice
Gay rights advocate John Abdallah Wambere says his life has been threatened in Uganda.

For this gay rights activist, going home to Uganda isn’t an option

Gay rights advocate John Abdallah Wambere says his life has been threatened in Uganda.

For this gay rights activist, going home to Uganda isn’t an option

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