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Meet Diva Beirut, the drag queen making waves in the Arab world

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In Lebanon, the underground drag scene has flourished despite government attempts to restrict the rights of LGBTIQ+ people. Artists such as Diva Beirut bring hope and inspiration to suppressed queer communities across the Middle East.
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