"When charged, Ibrahim said: 'I will be killed if I return to Egypt because I am gay.' This statement underscores the severe risks faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in Egypt."
"While there is no explicit death penalty for homosexuality in Egypt, LGBTQ+ people can be prosecuted under broad 'morality' laws and face arrest, detention and abuse."
"According to the Human Dignity Trust, same-sex activity is criminalised under acts of 'indecency', 'scandalous acts' and 'debauchery', with penalties including imprisonment."
Ahmed Ibrahim, facing deportation, expressed fear of being killed in Egypt because he is gay. He is currently in custody on multiple charges, including assaulting a police officer. The court heard that Ibrahim stated, 'I will be killed if I return to Egypt because I am gay.' LGBTQ+ individuals in Egypt face severe risks, including prosecution under morality laws, with potential prison sentences for same-sex activity. Human rights groups highlight the dangerous environment for LGBTQ+ people in the country.
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