Egyptian authorities refused to allow the LGBTQ cruise ship Scarlet Lady to dock in Alexandria, days after Turkey similarly denied port access, according to a report by The Guardian cited by Abu Ali Express.
The denial of the Scarlet Lady, operated by Virgin Voyages, follows a similar refusal by Turkey earlier this week. The ship, carrying nearly 2,000 passengers, was scheduled to dock in Alexandria as the highlight of the cruise, with passengers planning visits to museums and the pyramids. According to a report by The Guardian cited by Abu Ali Express, Egyptian authorities provided no explanation for the denial. The company Hermes Holidays, which specializes in LGBTQ tours, noted that the ship had previously docked in Egypt without incident. The back-to-back rejections mark an unusual development, as the company stated that in 36 years of operation, it had never received a refusal from any country, and now two in one week.
4 developments
- DevelopingTurkey denies port to LGBTQ cruise ship, citing 'moral values'
- StrongIran, Egypt jointly ask FIFA to ban Pride displays at World Cup match
- DevelopingIran tightens Gulf transit restrictions, warns shipping south of Larak Island
- DevelopingUS demands clarification from Egypt, Turkey on security cooperation
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