Russie : un homme reconnu coupable d’«extrémisme» LGBT + un an après sa mort

Une capture d’écran de cet article | Un tribunal de Moscou a reconnu coupable d’extrémisme à titre posthume un agent de voyages de la communauté LGBT+, mort un an plus tôt en détention. (Image d’illustration) ADOBE STOCK
LE FIGARO : En 2023, la Cour suprême russe avait déjà désigné le «non-existant mouvement international LGBT» comme une «organisation terroriste» et l’avait interdit.

En 2023, la Cour suprême russe avait déjà désigné le «non-existant mouvement international LGBT» comme une «organisation terroriste» et l’avait interdit.

Un tribunal de Moscou a reconnu coupable d'extrémisme à titre posthume un agent de voyages de la communauté LGBT+, mort un an plus tôt en détention, signe de la répression russe contre ceux qui ne se conforment pas à la vision officielle de la famille «traditionnelle».

Le décès d'Andreï Kotov, un agent de voyages de 48 ans, retrouvé mort dans sa cellule en détention provisoire un an plus tôt, n'a pas empêché la cour de prononcer son verdict. La Russie du président Vladimir Poutine exerce une répression féroce contre la communauté LGBT+, la condamnation posthume de vendredi démontrant le zèle des autorités en la matière. » |Par Le Figaro avec AFP | vendredi 14 November 2025

King Charles Unveils New Memorial to LGBT Veterans after Gay Ban Campaign | BBC News

Oct 17, 2025 | King Charles III has unveiled a memorial to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender military personnel after a decades-long campaign against a ban on being gay in the armed forces.

In his first official engagement in support of the LGBT+ community, the King visited the sculpture, named "an opened letter", at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire.

The memorial is dedicated to those from the LGBT+ community now serving in the forces, as well as those who served at a time when it was illegal to be gay in the military.

During the ban, which lasted until the year 2000, those who were gay - or were perceived to be - faced intrusive investigations, dismissal and in some cases imprisonment.


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Royaume-Uni : le roi Charles III inaugure un mémorial dédié aux soldats LGBT+

LE FIGARO : En costume gris, le monarque de 76 ans a déposé une gerbe de fleurs au pied du monument, entouré de militaires en service ainsi que d’anciens combattants.

Le roi Charles III, qui est le commandant en chef des forces armées du Royaume-Uni, a inauguré lundi dans le centre de l'Angleterre un mémorial dédié aux militaires LGBT+ qui furent longtemps victimes de discriminations, le premier monument du genre dans le pays.

Les relations entre personnes de même sexe ont été décriminalisées en 1967 en Angleterre et au pays de Galles. Mais l'interdiction des personnes homosexuelles, bisexuelles ou transgenres dans l'armée a perduré jusqu'en 2000. De nombreux militaires ont subi des licenciements, la perte de leur pension et de leurs médailles, l'emprisonnement parfois, voire des traitements médicaux forcés dans des hôpitaux militaires. » | Par Le Figaro avec AFP | lundi 27 octobre 2025

IHIP News: Mike Johnson Visibly Panics On-Air as Trump’s Shutdown Falls Apart

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Strong language alert! Yes, full of strong language, but I cut them slack because their videos are full of decency and fairness to others, especially the marginalised. They are big on human rights, unlike the fascists they are currently ruled by. By the way, Jennifer and Angie’s analyses are always spot on. — Mark

Pope Leo: "The Doctrine on LGBT People Is Not Going to Change."

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Premier League Ends Partnership with Stonewall

BBC: The Premier League will no longer take part in the Rainbow Laces campaign after ending its partnership with LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall.

The charity and the Premier League began working together in 2017 to "help further promote LGBT+ equality in football".

As first reported by the Daily Telegraph,, external the Premier League now plans to launch its own inclusion campaign to coincide with LGBTQ+ History Month in February.

Sources have told BBC Sport that the Premier League is continuing to work with clubs to reinforce the message that discrimination will not be tolerated and that existing education resources remain available. » | Bobbie Jackson | BBC Sport journalist | Friday, August 8, 2025

Do You Hate LGBT? 100 Russians

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How the Police and Gangs Hunt LGBT People in Egypt - BBC Africa

Jan 31, 2023 | A BBC News investigation has revealed how violent criminal gangs are finding, abusing and extorting people from the LGBT community they meet online in Egypt.

Using masking technology to hide the identities of the people he meets, Ahmed Shihab-Eldin navigates the complex online and real-life world of people who identify as queer and who have been repeatedly targeted by a gang with violent viral video humiliations and police arrests.

The LGBT Influencers Facing Arrest in Saudi Arabia • The Observers - France 24

Oct 25, 2022 | Under Saudi Arabia's restrictive cybercrime laws, even makeup tutorials or behaviour suggesting same-sex attraction can lead to arrest. Suhail al Jameel's photo on Twitter got him charged with sharing nudity online. TikToker Tala Safwan posted a conversation with a female friend and was accused of “suggestiveness that could have a negative impact on public morality". And Mohamad al Bokari was convicted of promoting homosexuality online and “imitating women”. Our Observer is a Saudi activist living in exile in the US. He told us more about how these LGBT influencers face danger and arrest by sharing their identities online.

Homosexuality in Christianity and Islam - Being Gay in the Bible and Quran

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Queer Life under Erdogan | DW Documentary

Jul 10, 2024 | Today, Pembe Özkan lives in Turkey. Before that she’d lived almost her entire life in Germany, where she came out and married a woman.

After divorcing her wife, Pembe returned to her home country. Now, she lives in İzmir, known as the most liberal-minded city in Turkey. That has made it something of a magnet for gay men and women, trans people and anyone else who wishes to pursue a lifestyle different from the one Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan envisions for Turkey’s people. We meet up with Pembe, who now has to brave the repressive atmosphere in Turkey. A report by Almut Röhrl.

LGBT Rights in East Germany

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Please note well that the mere fact that I am posting this video here should not be in any way misconstrued. I am not posting it because I have any liking for the then GDR, communist East Germany; rather, I am posting it for educational purposes. I, for one, had absolutely no idea that the GDR was progressive in matters gay rights.

Truth to tell, I have trouble understanding why others have trouble with two people of the same sex loving each other anyway. Many people’s attitudes would point to them being in some way pious, whereas, in actual fact, they are usually most certainly not. And how many of those homophobes eat shellfish or have tattoos? Lest we forget, these two things are STRICTLY FORBIDDEN by the Bible. Check out Leviticus! And how many of us mix fibres when we dress ourselves in the morning? Or transgress when it comes to the many other dietary laws and restrictions — the many proscriptions clearly set out in the Bible? – © Mark Alexander

In Russia, Gays Are Extremists! | #shorts

All LGBT are banned in Russia. Yes, that’s right – banned! Gays must be striking fear into Russians’ hearts, or something.

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Russia Outlaws ‘International LGBT Public Movement’ as Extremist

GUARDIAN INTERNATIONAL: Human rights activists say supreme court’s vague wording provides wide scope for persecution

The head of the Russian LGBT Network, Igor Kochetkov, centre, says ‘all legal activities of LGBT organisations will be impossible in Russia’. Photograph: AP
Russia’s supreme court has outlawed what it called an “international LGBT public movement” as extremist, in a landmark ruling that representatives of gay and transgender people warn will lead to arrests and prosecutions of the already repressed LGBTQ+ community.

The ruling in effect outlaws LGBTQ+ activism in a country growing increasingly conservative since the start of the war in Ukraine. The “extremist” label could mean that gay, lesbian, transgender or queer people living in Russia could receive lengthy prison sentences if deemed by the authorities to be part of the so called “international LGBT public movement”.

The justice ministry earlier this month filed a request that the “international LGBT movement” be labelled extremist, without clarifying what it meant under the term, which is not a registered entity in Russia but rather a broad definition used by the Russian authorities. » | Pjotr Sauer | Thursday, November 30, 2023

Bash the shit out of the weak, the oppressed and the downtrodden, why don’t you? It’s always a good idea, because it makes the weak look strong. Thereafter, these weaklings often proceed to quote Jesus and Christianity as justification for their cruel and ruthless behaviour and persecution. But never forget: Jesus would abhor the persecution of gay people. Jesus, lest we forget, besought us all to be mindful and caring of the weak and oppressed. For this, He assured us, is the way to honour God, our Maker! Anyone who thinks that he is doing God’s work by oppressing any weak group in society is not on the straight path. In fact, he is on the road to perdition! Repent and repeal these ridiculous laws! Cease and desist meting out such cruelty! – © Mark Alexander

Turkish Islamists Seeking Cultural Dominance Launch Bans on Festivals and Concerts

EL PAÍS INTERNATIONAL: Many artists have been cancelled for their LGBTQ+ support or for criticizing the conservative government

In June 2021, Turkish pop singer Gökçe tweeted, “Love whoever you want. Love is love.” Little did she know that this tweet would have long-lasting consequences. This year, she was scheduled to perform at a festival in the small resort town of Sandikli in western Turkey. However, less than two weeks before the August 11 concert, Islamist Mayor Mustafa Çöl cancelled the concert. Posting several screenshots of Gökçe’s supposedly offensive tweets, Çöl said, “We’ll never accept those who attack our sacred values. People who share these things won’t even be allowed to set foot in our region, let alone appear in Sandikli!”

About 20 concerts by major Turkish rock, pop and folk stars, as well as music festivals, have been canceled in the past three months as a result of pressure from government authorities and Islamist groups. Artists have faced backlash for expressing support for LGBTQ+ rights, condemning violence against women, supporting opposition parties and promoting music in minority languages. Similar events occurred last summer and many see these cancellations as an attempt by Turkish Islamists to extend their influence and promote a culture aligned with their ultra-conservative principles during President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s long tenure in office. » | Andrés Mourenza, Istanbul | Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Rishi Sunak Apologises to LGBT Veterans for Past Armed Forces Gay Ban

BBC: Rishi Sunak has apologised for the historical treatment of LGBT veterans who were sacked or forced out of the military for being gay.

The PM called the ban an "appalling failure" of the British state.

It was illegal to be gay in the British military until 2000 - with thousands of veterans thought to be affected.

A report into their treatment recommended they be given a financial reward and that the PM publicly apologise.

Addressing MPs, the prime minister said: "Many endured the most horrific sexual abuse and violence, homophobic bullying and harassment all while bravely serving this country."

The LGBT Veterans Independent Review, led by Britain's first openly gay judge Lord Etherton, began last year and heard about the experiences of 1,145 veterans between 1967 to 2000.

Homosexuality was decriminalised in the UK in 1967 but a ban continued in the armed forces. According to the report, the Ministry of Defence said at the time that justification for the policy included "maintenance of operational effectiveness and efficiency" - but the report said there had been an "incomprehensible policy of homophobic bigotry" in the armed forces.

It heard shocking accounts of homophobia, bullying, blackmail, sexual assaults, "disgraceful" medical examinations, and conversion therapy. » | Megan Fisher, Lauren Moss and Josh Parry, BBC News | Wednesday, July 19, 2023

This Ex-doctor Turned Activist Is on a Mission to Create a More Inclusive Healthcare System

Jun 26, 2023 | Fighting for inclusion and better treatment for trans and genderqueer people by the healthcare profession is an overriding passion for Dr Jo Hartland. Their work inspires us, which is why they're being honoured at the Attitude Pride Awards, in association with Magnum.

Islamisten sollen Anschlag auf Regenbogenparade geplant haben

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FRANKFURTER ALLGEMEINE ZEITUNG: Am Samstag marschierten in Wien 300.000 Personen bei der Regenbogenparade mit. Jetzt wird bekannt: Zuvor wurden drei mutmaßliche Islamisten festgenommen. Der Jüngste ist 14 Jahre alt.

In Wien haben die Sicherheitsbehörden nach eigenen Angaben einen drohenden islamistischen Anschlag auf die Regenbogenparade am Samstag vereitelt. In einer am Sonntag kurzfristig anberaumten Pressekonferenz des Staatsschutzes wurde mitgeteilt, dass drei teils noch jugendliche Verdächtige vor Beginn der Veranstaltung in der Wiener Innenstadt, an der bis zu 300.000 Personen teilgenommen haben, festgenommen worden seien. Die Gruppe sei zuvor schon beobachtet und „engmaschig überwacht“ worden, so dass für die Veranstaltung „zu keiner Zeit eine Gefahr“ bestanden habe. Teilnehmern war allerdings die besonders hohe Zahl an Polizeikräften aufgefallen. » | Von Stephan Löwenstein, Wien || Sonntag, 18. Juni 2023

LGBT Stories from the Holocaust | Aid Provider Henri De Kryger | Pride Month | USC Shoah Foundation

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