Egyptian court sentences 16 men to jail for 'debauchery'

Amnesty International has condemned an Egyptian court's sentencing of 16 men to three years in prison on "debauchery" charges and urged authorities to overturn the ruling.

Egyptian court sentences 16 men to jail for 'debauchery'

Amnesty International has condemned an Egyptian court's sentencing of 16 men to three years in prison on "debauchery" charges and urged authorities to overturn the ruling.

Amnesty's Najia Bounaim said the sentences were another example of Egypt's persecution of the LGBT community.

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