Victimes de persécutions, les Mauriciens de la communauté LGBTQI contraints de quitter leur pays (Victims of persecution, Mauritians of the LGBTQI community forced to leave their country)

Posted on by Craig Campbell

Story Author(s): Marie-Annick Savripène

News Source: L'express

Publication/Broadcast Date: December 16th, 2020

Country(ies): Mauritius

Original Source Link:
https://www.lexpress.mu/article/386486/victimes-persecutions-mauriciens-communaute-lgbtqi-contraints-quitter-leur-pays

Story Summary:

Despite some laws protecting them, Mauritian LGBT people are fleeing the country because of persecution. Government remains silent against this homophobic treatment.

Topics: Discrimination, Legislation, Migration, and Political or religious leaders' statements

LGBTQI+ Identities: "homosexuality" (abstract) and LGBTQI+ (broad unspecified SSOGIE coverage)

Journalistic Issues: Journalistic approach is fair, balanced, objective, Language/terminology is accurate/inclusive, LGBTQI+A voices are sufficient, Research/context is factual and accurate, and Visuals/photos are affirming and relevant

Rating: 1

Rating Rationale:

This is an excellent article by Marie-Annick Savripène, who covers the LGBTQI+ community well.

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