Same-sex couples jailed for 15 years for going against Iraq’s LGBTQ stern measures.

 In a shocking blow to LGBTQ rights, Iraq's parliament has enacted a draconian law that punishes any form of same-sex relations with a staggering 15-year prison sentence. This draconian measure is seen as a brutal attack on the country's queer population, intensifying an ongoing campaign of persecution and marginalization that has left the LGBTQ community in a state of constant fear and secrecy. Human rights groups have spoken out against the legislation, calling for an immediate repeal and the protection of LGBTQ individuals in Iraq.