Gay bar in raqqa, syria

Homosexuality is illegal in Syria, but no laws specify homosexuality as a dishonorable discharge or prohibition from military service.

In early November, I was standing just inside the street-level entrance of a downtown bar in Syria’s capital city, Damascus. I was speaking to Nasser [pseudonym] – the owner/operator of what.

LGBT rights in Syria are a complex and challenging issue, even more so than in many other nations. The precarious situation for LGBT individuals in the country has been exacerbated by the ongoing conflict and political turmoil.

One gay man’s response has been to abandon his native Syria and its current upheaval state and live in Turkey where he finds support from the LGBT community but still leaves him a man without a country. GlobalGayz interviewed him in Istanbul in April

LGBT Rights in Ar Raqqah, Syria: homosexuality, gay marriage, gay adoption, serving in the military, sexual orientation discrimination protection, changing legal gender, donating blood, age of consent, and more.

This gay bar in Damascus shows us the Syria that Western media outlets ignore by Brad Hoff 18 November in Global.

Interested in LGBT rights in Syria? Whether you're planning a trip or simply curious, our comprehensive guide covers laws, acceptance, and more.

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