Malaysia

Citing Sharia law, Malaysian authorities jail, shave heads of 16 trans women

By Lexie Cannes (Courtney O'Donnell) on June 11, 2014 • ( 1 )

LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — Earlier this week, religious police from the Negeri Sembilan Islamic Department in Malaysia, crashed a wedding and arrested 17 trans women for violating a Sharia law which bans cross dressing. While one minor was released,… Read More ›

Trans women murdered in Malaysia and Mexico

By Lexie Cannes (Courtney O'Donnell) on October 14, 2013 • ( 1 )

THE GUERRILLA ANGEL REPORT — Last week brought to our attention the report of two trans murders — one in Bagan Ajam, Malaysia, and the other in Mexico City. Police found S. Athiswaran apparently stabbed to death at her home… Read More ›