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International · 2026-10-14
Hungary repeals most of Orbán-era anti-LGBTQ child protection lawThe Hungarian National Assembly has voted to repeal most provisions of a 2021 law that banned the portrayal of homosexuality and gender diversity to minors in schools, media and advertising. The law was a key policy of former prime minister Viktor Orbán, but it faced sustained criticism from the European Union and human rights organisations, which argued it discriminated against LGBTQ citizens under the guise of child protection.
International · 2026-10-01
Turkish court orders closure of independent news site T24 over alleged LGBTQ propagandaA Turkish court has shut down T24, a major independent news website, after the justice ministry claimed it published 118 items constituting LGBTQ propaganda over the past year. The closure, justified on grounds that T24 published content weakening the Turkish family structure, has drawn strong criticism from journalists' associations and the opposition. The decision reflects a broader government crackdown on the LGBTQ community that has included raids on gay venues and activists' homes.
International · 2026-10-23
Guatemalan court sentences seven police officers to up to 60 years for killing gay coupleA Guatemalan court has sentenced seven former police officers to prison for the torture and killing of Eldin Choc, 28, and Milton Santamaria, 45, in April 2024. Human rights groups have described the killing as a hate crime motivated by the victims' sexual orientation.