Egypt refers 26 suspected homosexuals to trial
An Egyptian official says prosecutors have referred 26 men arrested in a raid on a bath house to trial on charges connected to their suspected homosexuality.
The prosecution official said on Wednesday the trial will begin on Sunday, a quick referral in a case that has captured public attention following the men’s televised arrest.
Scenes of half-naked men escorted by policemen out of the bath house in Cairo on 7 December were filmed by a private TV channel and later aired amid criticism from activists.
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