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Syria: Syrian trans woman's HIV status shared by media, leading to deportation and death

27 July 2024
A Syrian refugee trans woman, who was deported by Turkey after her HIV status was exposed on social media, was killed by the Free Syrian Army in collaboration with her family in Syria. Adana LGBTI+ Solidarity on July 27 announced...
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Source: bianet

Turkey: HIV-Positive Syrian refugee fights for access to treatment in Istanbul detention centre

16 July 2024
Ahmed Aaabo’s treatment has been disrupted by bureaucratic hurdles after his temporary protection status was removed, says his lawyer. Ahmed Aabo was only 10 years old when his family left him at the Turkish border in 2011, seeking a safer...
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