Lebanese protest anal exams on suspected homosexuals

Arab world's leading LGBT group says tests on men suspected of homosexuality 'shameful, illegal and irrelevant scientifically' AFP Published: 08.13.12, 14:32 / Israel News

Dozens of people demonstrated outside the law courts in the Lebanese capital on Saturday to protest the use of anal "tests" on men suspected of homosexuality, which is a criminal offence in the Arab country.

The rally followed a July 28 police raid on a gay venue in a working class district of Beirut when 36 men were taken into custody and forced to undergo the examinations, reportedly to determine their sexual orientation.

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Lebanon-based HELEM, considered the Arab world's leading lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights group, called for the rally under the slogan: "Stand up against the tests of shame, vaginal or anal."

It also voiced solidarity with women subjected to so-called "virginity tests."

"We’re here because we want a clear statement from the ministry of justice that these kind of tests should be completely abolished and punished by the law," said participant George Azzi.

'At least take me out to dinner.' Protest against exams (Photo: AFP)

"The syndicate of doctors has declared these tests are irrelevant scientifically and it’s illegal for doctors to do these tests, but that doesn't mean police can't still request it," he said.

Men and women - ranging from gay and lesbian young adults to a father and daughter - chanted in unison and held banners that read: "United to abolish the tests of shame."

Other homemade signs struck a more sarcastic tone: "Honorable minister, before you test my anus, at least take me out to dinner," read one.

But for most, the tests were no laughing matter.

One sign read: "The cost of forensic rape: 125,000 Lebanese lira" (about $85), pointing out that the men subjected to the anal probes were being charged for the procedure.

Under Article 534 of the Lebanese Penal Code, sexual relations "contradicting the laws of nature" are illegal and violators may be punished by up to one year in prison.














No TW in Lebanon.

That was sooooo two weeks ago, dude . . .

If you are ever in the middle east for a few months, the only TV to watch is the Lebanese channel. It's like muslim porn and all those dirty arabs are watching it. The chicks are smoking hot and 98.2% clothed.


fap fap fap fap fap fap fap fap fap fap.........

Eh, plenty of US states still had sodomy laws on the books before the courts knocked down out in 03. I am surprised by this happening in one of the more liberal middle eastern countries though.

ANAL EXAM PROTEST OUTRAGE!!!

On a clear day you can hear the wails and cries all the way to Lebanon from Georgetown.

A veritable "pipeline" as it were.


A rubby player is born!

Something tells me TW already has a plane ticket to Lebanon by now.

Not that he's gay or anything... but he does like a few fingers up his bum.

you guys should keep that kind of stuff to yourselves.... 😳 😳

What?

It's not gay if it's his wife dressed in a Dr's costume.

true... true...
But I'm guessing you found this out while dressed in your Frankenfurter outfit... 😳

The problem here is clear, we are not sending them enough foreign aid money!

While playing rubby...walking down the street...or out a Chick-Fil-A...



Chick-Fil-A...a restaurant for REAL MEN and men that can appreciate a sammich made by God!

Nah, I found it out from his wife.

She tried the same trick on me while he was in Cleveland.

😱

Yeah... that was kinda my face when she did it too....

DMV you don't even want to know how or where the smuggle in the chicken. That is what they are really looking for.

Geez, I always thought Lebanon was a more open-ended, er um, -minded place.

:-k

I whupped some ole boys ass up in Lebanon, Missoura.... [ram27bat]

Fixed it for ya... 🙂

🤔
I don't recall Roy D Mercer ever saying that... 😟