Sabry has also previously sued TV presenter Mohamed al-Gheity for “inciting debauchery and promoting homo𝑠e𝑥uality” after he interviewed a gay man, actor Khaled Abol Naga for criticising Sisi’s human rights record, singer Shirine for “insulting Egypt” after suggesting the country does not respect free speech, and actor Amr Waked for “insulting Egypt’s military”.

“Anyone who slanders his president, state institutions and security is not a man — he is a homo𝑠e𝑥ual,” the lawyer said in reference to Abol Naga.

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