Radio Free Europe reports<\/a>: \u201cTwenty-four-year-old Kasymberdy Garayev \u2014 whose mother and father and siblings have also disappeared \u2014 worked as a cardiologist at a prestigious clinic in Ashgabat, the Turkmen capital. He\u00a0recounted to RFE\/RL\u2019s Turkmen Service<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0the many problems he had being gay<\/a> in Turkmenistan \u2014 where homosexuality is still considered a crime \u2014 in a story published on October 21. Garayev\u00a0described the massive pressure<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0he was under from both his family and officials in Turkmenistan, where being gay<\/a> is punishable by up to 2 years in prison. He said that only members of his family knew about his sexual orientation and even they attempted to convince him to \u2018live<\/a> a lie\u2019 and conceal the truth from everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n After publishing his interview under the name Kamil, he was sought after by Turkmen police, who called in a number of people. Garayev was among them. He has since disappeared.<\/p>\n Said Garayev in his message: \u201cI really did not mean to harm you by my behavior. I am sorry! If I am gone, don\u2019t blame me! Dad, don\u2019t be too nervous, otherwise you will get sick. Mom\u2026don\u2019t worry either. Kovus, keep an eye on them all. Forgive me! Kovus, be careful, keep an eye on everyone. Kyas, be considerate and learn to think a little. Act considerately, be careful! Akja, my little sister, you haven\u2019t seen anything yet, only tears. Forgive me too!\u2026 Akjahanjan, I hope you grow up a beautiful, prominent girl<\/a>. Be a good girl<\/a>! I guess I won\u2019t see how you grow up. I am sorry! All be happy and honest. Live in a happy family, but now without me. Do not worry. I beg you again, forgive. Sorry! I kiss you all. Farewell!\u201d<\/p>\n The post Young Turkmen Doctor Vanishes After Coming Out as Gay Under Pseudonym, Recording Farewell Message<\/a> appeared first on Towleroad Gay News<\/a>.<\/p>\n