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Murder
Queer people stage public protest in Iran after gay man beheaded by family
(Read More: Gay man beheaded by family in Iran while preparing to flee country)Fazeli-Monfared’s murder sent shockwaves through the local and international LGBTQ community. It has been branded an “honor killing” — also known as shame killings — where someone is murdered by family members because they are believed to have brought shame or dishonor upon the family.In a bold display of protest in a country where people are executed for homosexual acts, two LGBTQ activists took to the streets of Iran to proudly fly Pride flags in response to Fazeli-Monfared’s death.Masih Alinejad, an Iranian activist and journalist, was sent footage of the protest, and shared it to her Twitter.“Hello Masih.
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