lead story - 'West Side Story' banned in parts of Mideast over transgender character

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Saudi Arabia - What we don’t talk about regarding Saudi Arabia

Elayne Clift
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Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia’s death penalty

Luke Ryan
Newsrep

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ezs note:  Please also see the short video.

Saudi Arabia - Seven things that will get you arrested in Saudi Arabia

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The Week

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Saudi Arabia - Saudi Teen Commits Suicide After Coming Out To His Family

Dan Avery
newnownext

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Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia police arrest men over 'gay wedding' video

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Saudi Arabia urged to probe death of transgender woman

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arabianbusiness.com

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Activists say two Pakistani transgender women beaten to death in Saudi Arabia

Mehreen Zahra-Malik
Reuters

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ezs note: You can contact the embassy in the United States by writing an e-note to the Ambassador.  Please keep it polite yet firm. We do not wish to make these situations even worse.  In other countries, check what the e-mail might be for that country.  (I found Wikipedia to be helpful.)

Transgender Saudi man speaks out publicly for first time to help others

Ellen Wulfhorst
Reuters

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Transgender challenge Saudi decision to ban them (Pakistan)

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Transgender Muslims Find a Home for Prayer in Indonesia

Jon Emont
The New York Times

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Russia Loses Bid To Deny Benefits To Spouses Of Gay U.N. Staff

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