CIA officer defects to protect transgender woman in Lebanon custody dispute

A CIA officer defected to support a transgender woman in a Lebanon custody dispute, revealing tensions between service duties and personal convictions.

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This rare incident leads to a complex diplomatic affair highlighting LGBTQ+ rights challenges in the Middle East.

The case reflects moral transformations among US government employees facing social justice issues.

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