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Egyptian poet and lyricist, Galal El-Behairy enters eighth year in prison

Summary by Freemuse
For creators tackling politically charged, socially taboo, or religiously sensitive topics in Egypt, the cost is often persecution—or worse. Women and LGBTQ+ individuals face heightened legal and societal backlash. One prominent case is that of  Galal El-Behairy, a poet and lyricist who has now been in prison for seven years. His case has been a long and convoluted one. His ordeal began when he was arrested at Cairo airport on 5 March 2018. He w…
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Freemuse broke the news in on Friday, March 7, 2025.
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