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Egypt Arrests 7 People for ‘Promoting Sexual Deviancy’ After Rainbow Flag is Raised at Concert: WATCH
Seven people have been arrested in Egypt after raising a rainbow flag in support of LGBTQ rights at a concert put on by the Lebanese band Mashrou’ Leila. The band’s singer is openly gay.
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Egyptian Public Prosecutor Nabil Sadek ordered the State Security Prosecution to immediately investigate the incident, state news agency MENA reported.
The public prosecutor has not yet announced a decision on whether formal charges will be filed and a case brought to court.
Although homosexuality is not specifically outlawed in Egypt, it is a conservative society and discrimination is rife. Gay men are frequently arrested and typically charged with debauchery, immorality or blasphemy.
It’s the first time that I see the rainbow flag flying in Egypt. That was so heartwarming.
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— Hitch (@amrhitch) September 22, 2017
#Cairo! This was one of the best shows we’ve ever played! Was an honour to play to such a wonderful crowd! So much love! <3 #مشروع_ليلى pic.twitter.com/OX9YAXXfeD
— Mashrou’ Leila (@mashrou3leila) September 23, 2017
A video of the band performing in San Francisco:
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