#LGBT in Egypt
News of a young Egyptian trans woman being arrested at her home on 6 March have hit social media as people fear the possible threats she may face if placed in a male detention center. Malak Al-Kashif is a 19-year-old Egyptian trans woman who, according to her lawyer Amr Mohamed, was arrested for participating in the anti-government protests that took place on 1 March triggered by the horrific train explosion. In an article released by Mada Masr, at least 70…
