LGBTQ cruise denied entry to Egypt after being barred from Turkey
An American LGBTQ+ cruise has been blocked from docking in both Turkey and Egypt, sparking discussions on the rollback of LGBTQ rights.
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An American LGBTQ+ cruise was barred from docking in Turkey and subsequently denied entry to ports in Egypt. Officials in both countries blocked the cruise over moral values, though some reports noted no explanation was given.
Epilogue added 99d ago, after coverage quieted.
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An American cruise dedicated to the LGBTQ+ community has been denied entry to ports in Turkey and Egypt. Following the initial barring by Turkey, Egypt also blocked the ship from docking.
Coverage from Bloomberg, CNN, and The Jerusalem Post highlights that the blocks were linked to "moral values." Other reports, including those from AL.com and The Washington Post, note that in some instances no explanation was provided for the denials. Passengers and organizers are now using the situation to spotlight the state of LGBTQ rights.
Coverage does not yet specify the cruise's alternative itinerary.
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LGBTQ cruise denied entry to Egypt after being barred from Turkey USA Today · 104d ago broke it first
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Which countries denied the cruise entry?
Turkey and Egypt both blocked the cruise from docking.
Why was the cruise denied entry?
According to Bloomberg, the entries were blocked over "moral values," though AL.com reports that no explanation was given in some cases.
What is the origin of the cruise?
The ship is described in coverage as an American cruise.
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