Current Version
| Region | Egypt |
| Issue | Serving openly in military |
| Status | Illegal |
| Start Date | past |
| End Date | now |
| 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 (1)
Revision by beeurd
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| Note | 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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