emo/gay murderd in iraq

recent violence in iraq has led to the murder of 58 teens. using cinder blocks, they target those seen as emo gay. authorities stated that there is nothing they can do to stop the outbreaks of violence. and they have even created a hit list of 33 people that contains their names and adresses. those even percieved as gay is target. and although they say there is nothing they can do about the violence, they havent taken steps against it. there may be pressure on local law enforcement by the groups, but this is also a very religously conservative country and it is forbiden in the karan to be gay. regardless of the location though, this is a horible tragedy that this conservative attitude is still prominent in some areas.