Syria

Horrific Sexual Abuse of Gay and Bi Men, Trans Women Reported in Syria

Survivors of sexual violence during Syria's civil war detail their sufferings in a new Human Rights Watch report.

July 29 2020 5:08 PM

Little America's Gay Refugee Episode Is Banned in 11 Countries

Writers on the Apple TV Plus series, which told the story of a gay Syrian immigrant, sounded the alarm of the censorship.

January 21 2020 6:26 PM

television

Apple's 'Little America' Spotlights Gay Muslims & Found Family's Power

Stephen Dunn and Amrou Al-Kadhi, writers of "The Son," discuss bringing a gay Syrian's story to life on the new Apple TV Plus series.

January 17 2020 6:31 AM

film

Gay Romance Grows During 'A Moment in the Reeds'

This gay love story defies borders.

December 04 2018 2:23 PM

Arts & Entertainment

Trump Travel Ban Keeps Syrian Oscar Nominee From Ceremony

Because Syrians are being denied visas, "Last Men in Aleppo" producer Kareem Abeed can't attend the Oscars.

February 20 2018 6:50 PM

This Is Not Mr. Gay Refugee. This Is Mr. Gay Syria.

Arts & Entertainment

How 'Mr. Gay Syria' Came to Be

Mr. Gay Syria is a new film about the dream of two gay Syrian refugees to participate in an international beauty contest. Director Ayse Toprak and activist Mahmoud talked about this journey to capture the community.

June 16 2017 4:57 PM

Politics

Anti-War Demonstrators Gather in Hollywood to Protest Trump's Bombing of Syria

Dozens assembled Sunday at the iconic intersection of Hollywood Blvd. and Highland Ave. to speak out against Trump's order to bomb Syrian military targets.

April 12 2017 2:05 PM

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