![]() ![]() In a 2021 YouTube interview with Iraqi blogger Samir Jermani, Alsaffar said: “I’m cautious but not afraid” in response to a question about the TikToker’s appearance. I don’t have other tendencies, I’m only a cross-dresser and a model.” Alsaffar identified as male who worked as a model and makeup artist.Īlsaffar spoke in videos about facing threats on social media over choices of dressing. In a 2020 interview on Iraq’s Al Walaa channel, Alsaffar said: “I’m not transgender and I’m not gay. While being queer is not explicitly banned under current Iraqi legislation, LGBTQ people are often targeted under vague morality clauses in its penal code.īefore the shooting, Alsaffar faced online abuse, as well as questions about sexuality and gender. The killing comes as Iraq cracks down on LGBTQ expression and moves to criminalize it in law. ![]() Iraq bans media from using term 'homosexuality,' says they must use 'sexual deviance' An Iraqi national flag is seen near Iraqi embassy ahead of a demonstration in Stockholm, Sweden July 20, 2023.
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