Mashrou’ Leila

Death threats ‘broke my heart’ says popular Lebanese band singer
Middle East

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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