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Gay Chechen Singer Killed on Order of Strongman Ramzan Kadyrov: Report

The Putin ally was reportedly insulted he shook hands with a gay man.

Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov Reportedly Hospitalized in Moscow

Kadyrov is the mastermind behind gruesome anti-LGBTQ+ purges haunting the lives of queer people in Chechnya. 

The Phobies: Worst Homophobes of 2017

There were many to choose from, but Chechnya's Ramzan Kadyrov gets the title of Phobie of the Year.

Gay Men Reportedly Being Arrested, Killed in Russian Republic of Chechnya

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov (pictured) denies the accounts and claims there are no gay people in Chechnya.

Teen Who Criticized Chechnya's Leader Forced to Film Self-Rape

Salman Tepsurkayev's forced apology to Ramzan Kadyrov and self-harm has sparked renewed calls for change.

U.S. Sanctions Chechen Leader Over Antigay Persecution

Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov has overseen "an administration involved in disappearances and extrajudicial killings," Treasury Department officials said.

Chechnya's President Claims He Is Under 'Attack' as Journalists Flee for Their Lives

Ramzan Kadyrov claimed that he is the victim of a smear campaign by human rights groups. Meanwhile, Chechen religious leaders are urging followers to "massacre journalists." 

Gay Chechen man escapes Russia following kidnapping, beatings by strongman's relative

Rizvan Dadaev was held and beaten in a police station basement for three months following the release of a viral interrogation video.

Rainbow Railroad Helps 31 Persecuted Chechen Gay, Bi Men to Safety

Canada has opened its doors to the gay and bi men tortured in Chechnya while Trump remains silent. 

Chechen Trans Woman Tells of Attack and Escape

Leila was attacked in Moscow by a fellow Chechen who said, "When will you stop disgracing your people?"

Chechen President on Gays: 'They Are Devils. They Are Not People'

A new interview with the leader of the Russian region underscores how dire the situation is for gays there.

Putin Has Little Interest in Investigating Gay Murders in Chechnya

Putin and Chechen authorities say gay men have not been tortured and killed, but journalists in Russia are sticking to their reports.

Chechen Warlord Who Assisted in Antigay Purge Killed in Ukraine

His security operatives have been involved in interrogating detained LGBTQ+ people, according to human rights groups.

Chechens Find, Threaten Gay Refugee in Canada

A disturbing report has raised concerns over the safety of the men who fled persecution.

Poll: 83 Percent of Russians Think Gay Sex Is 'Reprehensible'

A new study found a major decline in support for the gay community over the past 20 years -- even among young people.

'Welcome to Chechnya' Trailer Highlights Hidden Gay Atrocities

After exploring the AIDS crisis and the life of Marsha P. Johnson, filmmaker David France is back.

Ronan Farrow to Present Peabody Award to 'Welcome to Chechnya'

The 2020 HBO documentary documented the horrific state-sponsored gay purge taking place in the Chechen Republic.

Chechen Man Reportedly Caught in Gay Purge Will Sue for Slander

Bekkhan Yusupov says he's not gay and assertions that he is destroyed his reputation.

Women Being Sexually Assaulted in Chechnya's Anti-LGBTQ Purge

Women are being raped with "electric shock sticks," activists say.

Russian Authorities Detain Gay Refugee, Activists Fear He's Being Tortured

He arrived in Russia from Europe to attend his father's funeral after fleeing the region in 2018 due to persecution because he's gay.

GLAAD Calling on Nikki Haley to Act on Chechnya

GLAAD's president is calling on Haley to "condemn this humanitarian crisis."