Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Gay Teenager Faces Return To Iran After Dutch Ruling

A gay teenager who claims he faces the death penalty in Iran after his boyfriend was executed there two years ago has spoken of his anger and disappointment at losing his legal battle against deportation.

Mehdi Kazemi, 19, who sought sanctuary in Britain in 2005 when he discovered that his partner had been hanged in Tehran for engaging in homosexual acts, is expected to be returned to Iran in the next few weeks.

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See also:

Now Iranian lesbian who fled to Britain faces deportation

Earlier:

Woman artist gets death threats over gay Muslim photos