Iranian gay couple granted asylum in Canada

[davidinalameda]

http://www.365gay.com/news/iranian-gay-couple-granted-asylum-in-canada/

A gay couple who fled Iran in 2005 to escape arrest and a possible death sentence for homosexuality have been given asylum in Canada.


The men, Ali, 32, and Mohammad, 25, arrived in Toronto Wednesday night. Their family names are being withheld to protect family members still in Iran.
The Islamic state routinely rounds up gays. A number have been placed on trial and sentenced to death according to international human rights groups although the government officially has said the executions were for other offences.

In 2005 Ali and Mohammad fled Iran for India where they sought and obtained help from the United Nations High Commission for Refugees to relocate in Canada the Toronto Sun reported Thursday.

[mitchtv]

1. Thank God for civilized Nations

One day maybe....

[bluedawg12]

2. Oh, that's good news. They are truly political refugees.

I am so pleased they found asylum.

[foxfeet]

3. Oh, Canada! Thanks!

[Jamastiene]

4. Hurray for Canada!

Fuck Iran's stupid laws. I hope all who want asylum in free, civilized countries can get it.

[closeupready]

5. I'm glad to read this - thanks for posting.

:)

[davidinalameda]

8. you're welcome

:hi:

[Wine and music]

6. That's strange. I thought

there were no gays in Iran. Hm. :eyes:

[GodlessBiker]

7. Thank you, Canada. I've loved every visit to that country.

[Cato the Younger]

9. Good News!! Write to OUR state department and ask them to do the same

Write to the US Department of State and ask them to allow asylum for gays and lesbians who are trying to escape oppression from overseas regimes.

It's great they do it up north, how about here at home?