Why are gay people being targeted on dating apps in Egypt?
We hear from young people seen stripped and abused by gangs on videos, which were then shared across the country
It鈥檚 not easy being Gay, Queer or Transgender in many African countries. In some it鈥檚 illegal, in others it鈥檚 just socially unacceptable.
But a 成人快手 investigation has found how both gangs and the police are using dating apps to target LGBT people in Egypt.
It came to light after a series of videos 鈥� made by gangs 鈥� were shared millions of times, showing young people stripped naked, abused and forced to say they are gay to the camera. The victims were asked for money and the videos sent to their families.
Now, some of those shown on the videos have agreed to talk about their experiences.
For Africa Daily, Mpho Lakaje speaks to the journalist behind the report, Ahmed Shihab-Eldin. Their conversation contains graphic descriptions of violence and abuse.
Presenter: @mpholakaje
Guest: Ahmed Shihab-Eldin @ase
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