Russia's Electronic Database Tracking LGBTQ+ Citizens
Russia has created an electronic database to track LGBTQ+ citizens after declaring the LGBTQ+ rights movement 'extremist'. Law enforcement officials are compiling a list using police records, targeting LGBTQ+ individuals under the 'gay propaganda' ban. Attempts to monitor LGBTQ+ activity are also happening at the border, with interrogations lasting up to five hours. Security officers are demanding patient records of doctors providing gender-affirming healthcare, which was banned in 2023.
Key Points
- Russia has created an electronic database to track LGBTQ+ citizens
- Law enforcement officials are compiling the list using police records
- Attempts to monitor LGBTQ+ activity are also happening at the border
- Security officers are demanding patient records of doctors providing gender-affirming healthcare