Saudi Arabia Seizes Rainbow-Colored Products in Crackdown on Homosexuality

While gay pride flags are flying high everywhere in the western world, officials in Saudi Arabia have launched a crackdown on the promotion of homosexuality by seizing rainbow-colored items being sold in shops.

The crackdown is primarily unfolding in the country’s capital, Riyadh, where toys and clothing featuring rainbow colors are being removed from store shelves.

“We are having to look out for slogans that violate the rules of Islam and public morals like promoting homosexuality colors, targeting the young generation,” said a Ministry of Commerce official.

Saudi state-run TV channel al-Ekhbariya reported that items seized include children’s hair accessories, pencil cases, backpacks and crayon packets that feature rainbow colors.