Apr 28, Kathmandu- Iraq's parliament has passed a bill criminalizing same-sex relationships.

According to the BBC, the bill provides for punishment of 10 to 15 years for those who have same-sex relations.

According to the new law, transgender people can also be sent to jail for one to three years.

Supporters of the new law believe that it will help maintain religious values ​​in the country.

The groups opposed to the bill said that Iraq will continue to violate the rights of the gay community through this law.