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.
"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."
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