Gay refugee launches 'LGBTQ Asylum' podcastIn the wake of President Donald Trump's recent threats to permanently close asylum and his decision to limit refugee resettlement, a queer refugee launched a new podcast focused on LGBTQ asylum seekers and refugee rights and issues.The podcast, "LGBTQ Asylum," was launched by Sayid Abdull, a 28-year-old queer Uyghur refugee, on July 15.
Its purpose is to demystify what it means to be an LGBTQ asylum seeker or refugee searching for safety in the United States.Homosexuality is criminalized in nearly 70 countries around the world.
Five countries impose the death penalty.Abdull was granted political asylum in 2018. He left his family and home country of Kyrgyzstan due to persecution and anti-gay.