Egyptian LGBT activist Sarah Hegazi commits suicide in Canada
Published date: Mercredi 17 juin 2020 - 10:37
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Last update: 4 années 4 mois ago
Egyptian LGBT activist Sarah Hegazi has committed suicide in Canada.
The 30-year-old was arrested in Cairo for 3 months in 2017 after raising the LGBT flag at a concert.
She sought asylum in Canada upon her release after suffering torture and sexual abuse during her imprisonment.
The 30-year-old was arrested in Cairo for 3 months in 2017 after raising the LGBT flag at a concert.
She sought asylum in Canada upon her release after suffering torture and sexual abuse during her imprisonment.
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