Life got dramatically worse for LGBTQ Afghans since Taliban took power

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Afghanistan, Taliban, LGBTQ Afghans, Chris Pappas, letter, State Department, flee, evacuateShutterstockA report from Human Rights Watch found LGBTQ people in the country are facing increased instances of threats, violent attacks, and sexual assaults.

source https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2022/01/life-got-dramatically-worse-lgbtq-afghans-since-taliban-took-power/

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