UN 'alarmed' by Iraq's draft law introducing death penalty for same-sex relations

Geneva, Switzerland, Feb 9 (EFE).- The United Nations Human Rights Office on Friday expressed concerns over a draft law in Iraq that suggests imposing the death penalty and life imprisonment for individuals engaging in same-sex relations in the country. “We are troubled by proposed amendments to legislation in Iraq which, if approved, would impose the …

Related Keywords

Iraq ,Switzerland ,Geneva ,Genè ,Iraqi ,Marta Hurtado ,United Nations Human Rights Office On ,Un Human Rights Office ,International Covenant On Civil ,United Nations Human Rights Office ,Rights Office ,International Covenant ,Political Rights ,