‘A virtual death sentence’: Gay Afghans brace for uncertain future under Taliban

Even for those who are able to flee their countries of origin, challenges remain. Those arriving in the U.S. with a visa have the option to apply for asylum. These individuals need to find a lawyer, but there are not enough lawyers for the “overwhelming” number of applicants, Human Rights First’s Gilbert said.

“Those people are essentially in a prison setting,” she said, adding that it can be months before they receive a hearing in an immigration court. “You need to show not only that you are persecuted, but that you are persecuted because you are LGBTQ,” Alessi said. “It’s invasive. It becomes about private moments.”

NBCOUT So what.

NBCOUT Yes it is a death sentence usually by beheading. Not much better fate awaits women who now become chattels.

NBCOUT Once we leave the Taliban will kill many Afghans, that's just the way life is over there.

NBCOUT Gee do you think

NBCOUT We'll talk about it after the US stops waging wars for israel.

NBCOUT We should send the LGBTQ Army over there and get the Taliban cancelled.

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