A Houthi-run court in Yemen has sentenced 13 people to public execution on homosexuality charges, a judicial source said Tuesday, as human rights groups decried a rise in abuses by the Iran-backed rebels.

The sentences were handed down in Ibb, a province controlled by the Houthis whose attacks on Red Sea shipping since November have prompted retaliatory strikes by the United States and Britain.

Three others were jailed on similar charges, according to the judicial source, who spoke to AFP on condition of anonymity because he is not authorized to speak to the press.

Another 35 people have been detained by Houthis in Ibb province on homosexuality charges, the source said.

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    10 months ago

    Good. Homosexuality is incompatible with Islamic culture. I am personally an atheist, but I believe Iran’s redemption is in kicking all Western influence out. I basically hate all Westerners, their culture, and their entire being. btw I am aware it doesn’t say Iran and says Yemen but Iran is probably going to execute these vermin soon.

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      10 months ago

      Lol apostasy is illegal in Iran, punishable by death, and is also incompatible with Islam. So you’re both a hypocrite and an asshole.

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      10 months ago

      I’m sure the queer people unfortunate enough to be born there appreciate it.