After Reporting Robbery, European Faces Jail Time In Dubai For Homosexuality

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An unnamed European man (his nationality has not yet been released), has been arrested on charges of sodomy in Dubai. The situation came about after the 34-year-old reported a robbery, carried out by two men who allegedly also beat, tied, and gagged him. After one of his assailants admitted to having met the victim on a gay website months before, a separate investigation was opened on the European man as well. If found guilty, he could face up to 10 years in prison. 

Like much of the Middle East, homosexuality is a criminal offense in the United Arab Emirates. Dubai, however, is a cosmopolitan and very wealthy city, where only 10-15% of residents are citizens. In recent years, foreigners convicted of sodomy have tended to be sentenced to one month to one year in prison, followed by deportation. 

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[H/T Gay Star News]