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Being Gay Is Still A Crime in Sri Lanka, and that's Not Going to Change Anytime Soon

Being Gay Is Still A Crime in Sri Lanka, and that's Not Going to Change Anytime Soon

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Supporters of decriminalization lost to anti-LGBT groups that declare, "We will not let these mother f--king dogs ruin our culture."

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