Tag: homosexuality

Two defendants received prison sentences for ‘practising homosexuality’

Investigations revealed that the defendant was arrested after undercover cops lured him…

Daily News Egypt Daily News Egypt

15 defendants to stand trial on accusations ‘practising homosexuality’

Trial is to take place amid unclear number of arrested individuals and…

Adham Youssef Adham Youssef

High State Security prosecution to investigate rainbow flag case 

The High State Security prosecution is to investigate debauchery charges against seven…

Adham Youssef Adham Youssef

HRW demands ban of ‘anal examinations’

The controversial practice is commonly used on gay men in Egypt to…

Adham Youssef Adham Youssef

Egypt refuses any UN gay rights-related resolution: official

Amr Ramadan, Chair of Delegation Egyptian said Egypt is adopting "Islamic perspective"…

Adham Youssef Adham Youssef

Controversial media figure sentenced to 6 months in prison

TV presenter Mona Iraqi was charged with spreading false accusations

Adham Youssef Adham Youssef

UN Security Council discusses Islamic State violence against gays

The UN Security Council has discussed violence against gays committed by the…

Deutsche Welle Deutsche Welle

What does the state defend when defending ‘public morals’?

EIPR discussion tackled the state’s attempts to teach behaviour

Mahmoud Mostafa Mahmoud Mostafa

Egypt’s clerics condemn gay marriage law

Homosexuality “is deterioration of human rights”, says Al-Azhar

Amira El-Fekki Amira El-Fekki

Coptic Bishop attempts to clarify comments on homosexuality, repeats affronts

Leading Bishop maintains that homosexuality is a condition that can be “redeemed”

Emir Nader Emir Nader