Burkina Faso issues first sentence for 'homosexuality and related practices'
Burkina Faso convicted an individual under its 2025 law criminalizing same-sex relations, sentencing them to 24 months' imprisonment, a large fine, and post-sentence expulsion.
Egypt and Iran tell FIFA to cancel World Cup Pride Match, calling it 'contrary' to values
Iran and Egypt, where same-sex relations are criminalized, asked FIFA to cancel the World Cup Pride Match, calling it culturally and religiously contrary to their values.