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Egyptian Lawmaker to Propose Anti-Gay Bill as Part of Crackdown

An Egyptian lawmaker is introducing a draft bill that would imprison those engaging in or promoting same-sex relations, a copy of the draft seen by Reuters on Thursday showed.Amnesty International said the bill is “another nail in the coffin for sexual rights in Egypt” and should be scrapped. It would introduce sentences of to up to 10 years in prison for people engaging in or promoting same-sex relations.

November 9 / Voice of America

Issues and Countries: Human Rights, Protection and Safety, Egypt, News



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