An Egyptian court has acquitted the 26 men arrested in the televised raid on a Cairo bathhouse early last month, the Associated Press reports: The men … [Read more...] about Egypt Court Acquits 26 Men Charged With ‘Debauchery’ in Gay Bathhouse Raid
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NYT Criticizes Obama Administration, Lawmakers Amidst Egyptian Persecution of Gays
As we reported yesterday, the trial of the 26 men arrested last month in a raid of a gay bathhouse in Cairo is now underway and already proving both … [Read more...] about NYT Criticizes Obama Administration, Lawmakers Amidst Egyptian Persecution of Gays
From Will and Grace to Modern Family: The Global Effect of Gay Characters on American TV – VIDEO
In a new video for BBC News, Tom Brook reports on the ubiquity of gay characters in American TV shows and the effect these characters have … [Read more...] about From Will and Grace to Modern Family: The Global Effect of Gay Characters on American TV – VIDEO
Trial Begins for Egyptian Men Arrested in Gay Bathhouse Raid
The trial has begun for the men arrested in early December's Egyptian bathhouse raid, Buzzfeed reports. This story is the latest in the ongoing … [Read more...] about Trial Begins for Egyptian Men Arrested in Gay Bathhouse Raid
Egyptian Men Involved in ‘Gay Wedding’ Video Receive One Year Prison Sentence Each
The group of eight men arrested in Egypt for appearing in a video back in September purportedly featuring a gay marriage have had their jail sentences … [Read more...] about Egyptian Men Involved in ‘Gay Wedding’ Video Receive One Year Prison Sentence Each
Swiss Film Festival Defends Homophobic Egyptian Reporter Involved in Gay Bathhouse Raid
Mona Iraqi, an Egyptian reporter for the pro-government Al-Qahira wal Nas channel, is a homophobe. We reported on her the other day for … [Read more...] about Swiss Film Festival Defends Homophobic Egyptian Reporter Involved in Gay Bathhouse Raid
Egyptian TV Reporter Broke Law In Filming Raid Of Gay Bathhouse, Activist Groups Say: VIDEO
An Egyptian TV reporter broke the law when she disseminated information about some of the more than two dozen men arrested in a raid of a gay … [Read more...] about Egyptian TV Reporter Broke Law In Filming Raid Of Gay Bathhouse, Activist Groups Say: VIDEO
Egyptian Police Arrest Large Group Of Men At Bathhouse ‘Group Sex Party’
Egyptian police raided a bathhouse in Cairo on Sunday night and arrested a large group of men on charges of “perversion" Egyptian police raided a … [Read more...] about Egyptian Police Arrest Large Group Of Men At Bathhouse ‘Group Sex Party’
European Union Rules Asylum Seeker Tests For Homosexuality Unlawful
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) today ruled that gay asylum seekers do not need to undergo a test to prove they are homosexual The European Court … [Read more...] about European Union Rules Asylum Seeker Tests For Homosexuality Unlawful
#StandForEgyptLGBT Embassy Protests Slated For October 18th
Last month eight gay Egyptian men were arrested and “tested for homosexuality” after appearing in a video in showing a gay marriage. Though … [Read more...] about #StandForEgyptLGBT Embassy Protests Slated For October 18th