Dozens arrested in Egypt's new crackdown on homosexuality

Egyptian authorities are stepping up a crackdown on people suspected of homosexuality, arresting a total of 27 over a little more than a week.

Dozens arrested in Egypt's new crackdown on homosexuality

Egyptian authorities are stepping up a crackdown on people suspected of homosexuality, arresting a total of 27 over a little more than a week.

Officials said the 27 arrested since September 25 include a man and a woman picked up by police on Monday and face charges of "debauchery."

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