Maryam Ravish, 19, and Maeve Alcina Pieescu, 23, face grave danger after their arrest by the Taliban in Afghanistan while attempting to flee to Iran. They were detained at the airport due to LGBT-related content on their phones and reportedly suffered beatings. Their case highlights the dire situation for LGBTQ+ individuals under Taliban rule, wherein extreme punishments, including torture and execution, are expected. Human rights advocates are urgently appealing for help, as the women may be facing stoning or other severe consequences aligned with strict interpretations of Sharia law.
"When Maryam and Maeve went to board the plane, they were detained by the Taliban's intelligence unit who searched their phones and discovered LGBT+ content."
"Maeve and Maryam were beaten by the Taliban. They are expected to be tortured to reveal the names of other LGBTs and sentenced to a long jail term or possibly executed."
"The source of this problem is rooted in the Taliban's interpretation of Sharia law, which deems homosexuality forbidden."
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