Mashrou’ Leila
Death threats ‘broke my heart’ says popular Lebanese band singer
Middle East
September 13, 2019
Death threats ‘broke my heart’ says popular Lebanese band singer
LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – The lead singer of one of the Middle East’s most popular bands said on Thursday…
Mashrou’ Leila concert in Lebanon canceled after church pressure
Middle East
July 31, 2019
Mashrou’ Leila concert in Lebanon canceled after church pressure
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Lebanon’s Byblos festival has canceled a concert by the indie rock band Mashrou’ Leila “to prevent bloodshed”…
Lebanese rock band takes center stage in freedoms debate
Middle East
July 25, 2019
Lebanese rock band takes center stage in freedoms debate
BEIRUT (AP) — A popular Mideast rock band known for its rousing music and lyrics challenging norms in the conservative…
Lebanese church demands cancellation of Mashrou’ Leila show
Middle East
July 23, 2019
Lebanese church demands cancellation of Mashrou’ Leila show
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Lebanese church leaders have demanded the cancellation of a concert by Lebanese band Mashrou’ Leila on the…
Two held in Egyptian anti-gay crackdown are freed on bail
Egypt
January 4, 2018
Two held in Egyptian anti-gay crackdown are freed on bail
Two people detained in Egypt in October after allegedly waving a rainbow flag, a symbol of same-sex rights, at a…
Rights groups condemn prosecution of LGBT community in Egypt
Egypt
October 10, 2017
Rights groups condemn prosecution of LGBT community in Egypt
Rights activist groups on Monday condemned the crackdown of the Interior Ministry against the LGBT community, after several young people…
7 Mashrou’ Leila fans arrested over encouraging homosexuality
Egypt
September 26, 2017
7 Mashrou’ Leila fans arrested over encouraging homosexuality
Security authorities have arrested seven fans of the Lebanese alternative band Mashrou’ Leila for encouraging homosexuality in a concert held at…