ZIM GAY GROUP WELCOMES TSVANGIRAI’S COMMENTS
Gays and Lesbians of Zimbabwe (GALZ) says that it welcomes comments by Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai that gay rights are a “human right”.
MORGAN TSVANGIRAI CHANGES TUNE ON GAY RIGHTS
In a welcome change of position, Zimbabwe’s prime minister has told the BBC that gay equality should be protected by the country’s new constitution.
UK SHOCKED BY BRUTAL MURDER OF GAY MAN
A 28-year-old British gay man has been murdered and set on fire in what could be one of the most brutal anti-gay attacks in the UK in recent history.
CHINA BLOCKS SHANGHAI PRIDE WEBSITE
The Chinese authorities have been accused of blocking access to the website for this week’s third annual Shanghai Pride.
GAY-FRIENDLY BAR BOMBED IN NAIROBI
Locals have blamed a radical Islamic group for the bombing of a bar in downtown Nairobi, Kenya frequented by gay men that left 14 people injured.
ISLAMIC YOUTH WANT ELTON JOHN CONCERT CANNED
The youth wing of an Islamic political party in Malaysia has condemned Elton John’s planned concert because the gay singer is “incompatible” with Malaysian culture.