The Official From Qatar Says Rainbow Flags Could Be Confiscated In Order To “Protect” World Cup Fans

A senior official claimed that security may have taken rainbow flags from Qatari fans at the World Cup to “protect” them from perceptions that they are “insulting” society.

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England captain Harry Kane announced last month that Gareth Southgate’s squad would seek to raise awareness about these human rights issues. “

Major General Abdulaziz Abdullah Al Ansari, a leader in security and chairman of the National Counterterrorism Committee of Qatar, has said that any rainbow flags promoting LGBT issues could be taken away by security personnel for their safety.