As the security and media campaign on homosexuals continue, 15 defendants accused of committing “acts of debauchery” are to stand trial in front of a Misdemeanor Court, according to activists. The Azbakyia referred the defendants to court after they were arrested on the suspicion of forming a group to practice homosexuality, according to the state owned Al-Ahram institution. There charges and whereabouts are still unknownSince the concert, according to sources who are following the case a total number of 22 defendants were arrested on similar accusations. Similarly different members of the parliament has called to maximise prison sentences on defendants accused of practising homosexuality. In 2001, over 50 men were arrested on a disco cruise on charges related to homosexual acts, with some receiving prison sentences.

Source: Daily News Egypt October 01, 2017 14:37 UTC