Audio By Carbonatix
Head of Security at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Abdullah Al Nasari, has entreated members of the LGBTQ+ community not to throng the stadium with rainbow flags or any other paraphernalia.
According to him, any rainbow item that finds its way into the stadium will be confiscated.
He noted that this is not to offend the LGBTQ+ community but rather to protect them from other fans who may be intolerant to their way of living.
"If a fan raises a flag (rainbow) in a stadium and it is taken away, it will not be because we want to offend him, but to protect him. If we don't, another spectator could attack him."
Abdullah Al Nasari stressed that "if you buy a ticket, it is to attend a football match and not to demonstrate."
Abdullah Al Nasari, explained Qatar is an Islamic state and does not subscribe to the ideals of the LGBTQ" community, therefore, would not change its religion to accommodate such actions due to the World Cup.
He advised LGBTQ+ persons to express their views in a society where it will be accepted.
"Do not come and insult an entire society. We will not change the religion for the 28 days," he concluded.
Latest Stories
-
Togbe Afede XIV lauds government’s $10bn ‘big push’ programme for boosting farm produce transport
53 minutes -
FDA urges consumers to prioritise safety when purchasing products during festive season
57 minutes -
President Mahama calls for single-digit interest rates on agricultural loans
1 hour -
President Mahama urges Ghanaians in formal jobs to take up farming
1 hour -
Farming interventions paying off, lifting incomes and food security, says Agric minister
2 hours -
Gov’t pledges science-backed interventions in agriculture, says Agric minister
2 hours -
Ghana unveils $3.4bn plan to accelerate national clean energy transition
2 hours -
Interior minister urges security agencies to maximise use of new NSB regional command in Ho
2 hours -
Photos: Ghana celebrates 41st National Farmers’ Day
2 hours -
2025 Farmer’s Day: Farmers demand a 2% interest rate on loans to boost farming activities
2 hours -
Chamber of Aquaculture Ghana calls for strong public-private partnerships to unlock finance and transform the sector
3 hours -
Lions celebrate International Volunteer Day with over decades of service and impact
3 hours -
3 dead, dozens injured in Mampong Abuontem head-on collision
3 hours -
MoFFA shuts down several Eastern Region mortuaries over poor sanitation, non-compliance
3 hours -
Domestic violence case: John Odartey Lamptey remanded over alleged brutal assault on wife
3 hours