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Behind the Aegis

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Fri Dec 22, 2017, 09:55 PM Dec 2017

LGBT radio station launches in Tunisia despite fear of violence

An online LGBT radio station has launched in Tunisia, believed to be the first in the Arab world.

The LGBT group Shams set up the radio station which hopes to deal with opposition to LGBT rights in the North African state. 

The Shams Rad station has the slogan “dignity, equality”, and prominent activist will present shows.

Despite the launch, the station and those running it have still been receiving threats.

Director general Bouhdid Belhadi said the station will air from breakfast time to midnight.

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Tunisia’s Human Rights Minister earlier this year announced that the country will no longer perform anal exams on bisexual and gay men without their consent.

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These people are heroes! Best wishes and may they be safe!

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LGBT radio station launches in Tunisia despite fear of violence (Original Post) Behind the Aegis Dec 2017 OP
Yes shenmue Dec 2017 #1
It is an awesome feat, especially there. Behind the Aegis Dec 2017 #2
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