Sarah Hegazi, 30, is being remembered as an inspiring symbol of resistance and bravery by mourners around the world. Hegazi described a life in Canada marked not by relief or a sense of sanctuary, but of nightmares, depression and panic attacks. Sarah Hegazi, a prominent Egyptian LGBTQ activist, has died in Toronto after fleeing imprisonment and torture in her homeland. 1:30While grateful for the protection from prosecution provided in Canada, Hegazi said she dreamed of returning to her homeland to continue her fight against discrimination, Western imperialism and capitalism. Ahmed Alaa joined Hegazi in Canada after being jailed and tortured.

Source: CBC News June 16, 2020 21:56 UTC