We’ll not change our religion because of 28-day World Cup’ – Qatar to LGBT groups
official of the Arabic country, Major General Abdulaziz Abdullah Al Ansari, said Qatar cannot change its laws or religious beliefs just because they’re hosting the tournament.
Al Ansari is the director of the Department of International Cooperation and also doubles as the Chairman of the National Counterterrorism Committee at the Ministry of Interior.
Al Ansari further warned LGBTQ+ groups against raising rainbow flags or demonstrating for their rights during the World Cup.
According to him, the safety of gay groups that try to demonstrate in the stands during the World Cup cannot be guaranteed.
Concerns have been raised by pro-LGBTQ+ groups since Qatar were awarded the right to host the World Cup.
Al Ansari, however, insists persons of all sexual orientations are welco...