Culture
Lebanon's Shura Council suspends ban on LGBTQ event
Despite the court's ruling in August, the Lebanese interior minister has continued to ban LGBTQ gatherings.
BEIRUT — Lebanon's State Council has temporarily suspended a ban on LGBTQIA+ gatherings.
In June, caretaker Interior Minister Bassam Mawlawi issued a letter to state security forces urging them to enforce a ban on events that "promote homosexuality" during Pride month.
Two advocacy groups, Helem and Legal Agenda, filed a lawsuit against Mawlawi's ban in August with the State Council, the judicial council in charge of ensuring the proper administration of justice.
The court temporarily suspended Mawlawi's decision until its ruling on the lawsuit was issued.
