Egypt jails journalist Muhamed al-Gity just because he interviewed a homosexual who was a sex worker

The court in Giza has also fined Mohammed al-Gity with three thousand Egyptian pounds for promoting homosexuality in his private channel at LTC TV.

During the al-Gity show, the homosexual whose identity was hidden had spoken of his life as a sex worker.

Homosexuality is not an extensive crime in Egypt, but authorities have been increasingly severe in the disappearance of this community.

They frequently arrest people who are suspected of homosexual conduct, on charges of slander, immorality, and blasphemy.

The latest case is the one with Ghityn, whose indictment was filed by lawyer Samir Sabri, who is known in Egypt for bringing him to trial these cases.

The indictment against Gitt he had based on the video recording of the interview held in August last year [18].

The TV team, which on many occasions raised its voice against homophobic, spoke with a homosexual whose sexuality expressed regret as well as described his life as a sex worker.

His face was never discovered.

The highest organisation in Egypt, the Supreme Council for Media Restructuring, after two weeks removed that transmission from all channels, naming it a serious professional violation.

The lawyer who filed the indictment against the journalist Sabry accused the television host of financially benefiting from promoting homosexuality.

In addition to being sentenced to prison and fine, the Court of Anti-Wrath ordered that Ghey be monitored for his work even a year after the sentence ended.

The decision can be appealed and suspended, only if Gity pays a thousand pounds, pending the outcome of the complaint.

Egypt's Media Council has banned the appearance of the gay community in any media presentation. / P ERISCOPIA