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Malaysian gay activists challenge ban in court

By SEAN YOONG, Associated Press

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- Activists launched a rare legal case Tuesday aimed at fostering gay rights in Malaysia by challenging a police ban on an anti-homophobia arts festival.

The case highlights complaints about discrimination against gays at a time when international rights groups are urging authorities in Muslim-majority Malaysia to abolish laws criminalizing same-sex relations.

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