Reports have surfaced which highlight the dangerous conditions faced by LGBT Iraqis. In recent months, transgender people and gay men in particular have been targeted by militia groups and executed. These groups frequently use the internet to connect and then suggest a meeting. People go to the meeting point and are not heard from again. In addition, families have been pressured to hand over transgender or gay family members or face violent retribution themselves.

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