Iran and Egypt face off in Seattle World Cup match amid Pride celebrations
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Associated Press
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Summary
Iran and Egypt, two countries with severe anti-LGBTQ+ laws, will face each other in a World Cup match in Seattle that coincides with the city's Pride celebration. The Seattle LGBTQ+ Commission plans to raise the Pride flag at the event as a statement of visibility and inclusion, directly contrasting the repressive policies of both nations toward LGBTQ+ individuals.
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Andrew Ashiofu, a member of the Seattle LGBTQ+ Commission, said the flag would be a 'message' to Iran and Egypt, that 'we are a free city, we are a welcoming city who celebrates everyone, every race, every sexual orientation, every gender identity.'
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