EU and US express concern over criminalization of same-sex relations in Iraq
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The EU and the US have expressed concern over Iraq's new law criminalizing LGBTQ+ relationships with up to 15 years in prison, criticizing it as a threat to human rights and freedoms.
After the adoption of a law in Iraq that provides for up to 15 years in prison for homosexual relations, Brussels and Washington criticized the law, pointing out that it poses a threat to human rights and freedoms, UNN reports with reference to Euronews.
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The EU and the US expressed "concern" over the Iraqi parliament's approval of a law criminalizing the LGBTQ+ community.
The European Union has called on Baghdad to respect the principles of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, which Iraq ratified in 1971, which states that laws must prohibit all discrimination and guarantee all people equality and effectiveness. protection against discrimination on any grounds.
The EU also called on Iraq to respect its international human rights obligations and to effectively implement Article 14 of the Iraqi Constitution, which prohibits discrimination based on descent, religion, minority status or other reasons.
The U.S. State Department said that the law passed by the Iraqi parliament criminalizing same-sex relationships is a threat to human rights and freedoms and will weaken Iraq's ability to attract foreign investors.
Recall
UNN reported that the Iraqi parliament approved a bill that provides for punishment for homosexual relations up to 15 years in prison.
Thailand's lower house of parliament has passed a law legalizing same-sex marriage, which, if approved by the Senate and the King, will make Thailand the first country in Southeast Asia to recognize such unions.
