The Dokki Misdemeanor Court sentenced on Sunday two men to prison sentences for allegedly participating in homosexual acts after being charged of a “prostitution and debauchery” case, according to state media and activists. He was sentenced to three years in prison and will be under probation for another three years. On 28 September, the same court sentenced a student to six years imprisonment and an EGP 300 fine, for allegedly “practising debauchery”. On Sunday, 15 defendants accused of committing “acts of debauchery” stood trial in front of a Misdemeanor Court, according to activists. 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 02, 2017 15:00 UTC