LGBTQ+ rights and religion
91热爆 OS gives a vibrant account of the day鈥檚 events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
The way Qatar treats its LGBTQ+ community has come under scrutiny during the world Cup. We have been hearing about similar concerns around the world, and today we speak to members of religious communities who identify as LGBTQ+.
A ceasefire appears to be collapsing in the Democratic Republic of Congo following the resumption of fighting and reports of a massacre. The army accused M23 rebels of killing about fifty civilians in the eastern town of Kishishe. Thousands of people are fleeing fighting between the rebels, government forces and allied militias in different parts of North Kivu province. We explain what the fighting is about and hear from people in the region.
In Indonesia, parliament is expected to pass a new criminal law which will punish sex outside of marriage. If the law is passed it would not only apply to Indonesian citizens but also foreigners. The punishment could be imprisonment for up to one year. We get reaction from people in the country.
(Photo: People take part in the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) community rally "VIII St.Petersburg Pride" in St. Petersburg, Russia August 12, 2017. Credit: Anton Vaganov/Reuters)
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