Gay-Themed Cruise Denied Entry to Turkey and Egypt

A Mediterranean cruise with a gay theme was turned away from ports in both Turkey and Egypt, reflecting increased official hostility towards gay people in the Muslim-majority countries.

16 Jul, 21:40 — 16 Jul, 21:40

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Gay-Themed Mediterranean Cruise Turned Away From Turkey and Then Egypt

In both Muslim-majority countries, official hostility to gay people has increased in recent years. But the same cruise had visited before without problems.

By Pranav Baskar

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Gay-Themed Cruise Denied Entry to Turkey and Egypt

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