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Tuesday, 1 October 2013 - 03:28

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Wouter Hamel will not go to Russia

Wouter Hamel decided not to go to Russia for now. The Dutch Jazz artist Twittered he would not feel safe being there.The singer Twittered he decided to postpone his Russia-tour for an undetermined amount of time. He is afraid and feels he will not be able to perform. There is nothing wrong with being gay. It is okay, according to Hamel. Wouter_Hamel_1
Fred Ernst
Flickr In the pas few months home rights have been under pressure in Russia. In June president Poetin signed a law prohibiting promotion of non-traditional relationships in the presence of minors. Violation may result in imprisonment.

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