In response to the raising of a rainbow flag at a concert last month, lawmakers in Egypt have drafted new legislation that would make being gay a crime punishable with prison time.
On September 22 in Cairo, at a concert performed by Lebanese band Mashrou’ Leila, the rainbow flag was raised.
Nearly 70 people were arrested, and more than 20 have been sentenced to time in prison ranging from six months to six years.
The new legislation would make homosexual behavior punishable by a prison sentence of one to three years. A repeat offense could mean an additional five years in prison.
Anyone identified as an LGBT ally or "supporter" could be imprisoned for one to three years.
Media coverage of events like LGBT Pride, as well as the organizers, could also suffer prison time.
And anyone who displays a "symbol of homosexuality" would be risking one to three years in prison as well.
This is dangerous stuff. I just had friends visiting Egypt on a vacation.
I can definitely tell you where you won't be finding me anytime soon.
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