National Security

Egypt prosecutor orders 7 held for homosexuality

By Washington Examiner
Published September 6, 2014 7:43pm ET
Add Washington Examiner on Google
Egypt prosecutor orders 7 held for homosexuality
FILE - In this Wednesday, July 18, 2001 file photo, two of 52 men accused of breaking laws covering obscenity and public morality cover their faces as they enter a state security court for their trial, in Cairo, Egypt. On Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014, Egypt's top prosecutor has ordered seven men detained and physically examined over accusations of "debauchery," a charge often leveled at gays, after a video emerged of a same-sex wedding party. In a statement Saturday, the prosecutor said the suspects are also accused of broadcasting footage that "violates public decency," ordering them detained for four days pending an investigation. (AP Photo/ File) | Uncredited

CAIRO (AP) — Egypt’s top prosecutor ordered Saturday seven men detained and physically examined over accusations of “debauchery,” a charge often leveled at gays, after a video emerged of a same-sex wedding party, the state news agency reported.

Print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account
Digital subscriber? Click here to login/register your account.

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.

Tag:

Egypt Law LGBT Issues World