Current Version
| Region | Egypt |
| Issue | Serving openly in military |
| Status | Illegal |
| Start Date | (unknown) |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | As homosexuality is illegal, serving in the military is also illegal. Egypt uses invasive examinations which it claims can detect suspected homosexuals. |
| Sources | http://www.hrw.org/reports/2004/egypt0304/9.htm https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/egypt-still-using-anal-examinations-to-detect-and-imprison-chronic-homosexuals-10051103.html |
Reports (1)
- Newer law has been passed "No one can “detect” if someone is gay or not. Most ridiculous lie I’ve heard. No human being or machine can “detect” homosexuality. Beyond gullible if you believe this."
Revision History (2)
| Old Value (Original) | New Value (Current) | |
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| Description | As homosexuality is illegal, serving in the military is also illegal | As homosexuality is illegal, serving in the military is also illegal. Egypt uses invasive examinations which it claims can detect suspected homosexuals. |
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| Sources | http://www.hrw.org/reports/2004/egypt0304/9.htm | http://www.hrw.org/reports/2004/egypt0304/9.htm https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/egypt-still-using-anal-examinations-to-detect-and-imprison-chronic-homosexuals-10051103.html |
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| Original entry | |
|---|---|
| Status | Illegal |
| Start Date | (unknown) |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | As homosexuality is illegal, serving in the military is also illegal |
| Sources | http://www.hrw.org/reports/2004/egypt0304/9.htm |
Reports (2)
- Status is not correct "It is illegal for gay men to join the military, and there are "tests" performed before recruitment to make sure no gay people join the military."
- Status is not correct "Gay men can’t join the army, they also check everyone out before joining so they make sure you’re not gay, it’s a mandatory part of medical examination"