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PRIDE MONTH

The double life of Lebanon’s LGBTQ+ community

Lebanon is seen as the Middle East’s most free and open country. In 2017, however, the Lebanese authorities suppressed what was the first and last Pride March in Beirut.

The double life of Lebanon’s LGBTQ+ community

Lea* left Lebanon for France in order to live her homosexuality freely. (Credit: João Sousa/L'Orient Today)

It was 1 a.m., way past her curfew. Sara* hurried as she rushed out of a friend’s car. Her building was plunged in the dark. The electricity was out.Her taser/flashlight in hand, she climbed the stairs in a hurry. As she entered the house, her...
It was 1 a.m., way past her curfew. Sara* hurried as she rushed out of a friend’s car. Her building was plunged in the dark. The electricity was out.Her taser/flashlight in hand, she climbed the stairs in a hurry. As she entered the house, her...