Manuel Guerrero Aviña recalled feeling terrified during his 44-day imprisonment in Qatar, fearing he might get lost in the system and never return home.
Aviña's family described the undercover operation as a 'honey-trap', while authorities in Qatar insisted his arrest was due to drug possession, rejecting claims of framing.
Having lived in Qatar for seven years without incident, Aviña emphasized how his interrogation focused on his sexual orientation, revealing deep systemic issues in the country's treatment of LGBTQ+ individuals.
After his release, Aviña warned other LGBTQ+ travelers to be cautious in Qatar, stressing the dangers of the legal system targeting sexual minorities.
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