Skip to main content

Hard-line Christian group attacks queer-friendly bar in Lebanon

The LGBTQ community in Lebanon has faced increasing violence in recent weeks amid a rising wave of hate speech against them.

Lebanese protesters denounce violence the LGBTQI community and others in downtown Beirut, July 31, 2022.
Lebanese protesters denounce violence against the LGBTQI community and others in downtown Beirut, July 31, 2022. — Photo by ANWAR AMRO/AFP via Getty Images

Subscribe for unlimited access

All news, events, memos, reports, and analysis, and access all 10 of our newsletters. Learn more

$14 monthly or $100 annually ($8.33/month)
OR

Continue reading this article for free

Access 1 free article per month when you sign up. Learn more.

By signing up, you agree to Al-Monitor’s Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. Already have an account? Log in