Jordanian security services are abducting, harassing and ‘outing’ LGBTQ+ people, activists claim, despite homosexuality being legal
Jordanian secret police have been accused of intimidating gay people by “outing” them to their families and of forcing the closure of two LGBTQ+ organisations.
, but there are still no legal protections against homophobic discrimination and public opinion remains hostile to sexual minorities.– an organisation that provides protection and support for asylum applications by at-risk individuals in the Middle East and north Africa – and the unnamed LGBTQ+ centre, say they were forced to close their operations in Jordan due to the increased pressure.
“I’m informing you now, don’t be stupid. Your activities are all watched,” it said. “Stop attending that place – it won’t end up well.” “The more visibility the LGBT movement has gotten, the more intensified the crackdown on the community has gotten,” she said.
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