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The plight of LGBTI asylum seekers, refugees
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KATHMANDU, 7 May 2013 (IRIN) - Refugees and asylum seekers face a host
of challenges when crossing borders, but the obstacles are particularly
pronounced for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or intersex (LGBTI)
persons, say experts.
"LGBTI asylum seekers and refugees face a range of threats, risks and
vulnerabilities throughout the displacement cycle," Volker T
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