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In this Oct. 28, 2019 photo, transgender woman Malak el-Kashif stands on her balcony as the sun sets, in Cairo, Egypt. Years of asking Who am I? "This was the hardest phase ever, even harder than confronting society, harder than prison," she said. "It was a huge fight that no one could protect me from." (AP Photo/Nariman El-Mofty)

In this Oct. 28, 2019 photo, transgender woman Malak el-Kashif stands on her balcony as the sun sets, in Cairo, Egypt. Years of asking Who am I? "This was the hardest phase ever, even harder than confronting society, harder than prison," she said. "It was a huge fight that no one could protect me from." (AP Photo/Nariman El-Mofty)

March 27, 2020

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In Egypt, transgender activist fights battle on many fronts
March 27, 2020 2:43 a.m.

In Egypt, transgender activist fights battle on many fronts

CAIRO (AP) — Malak el-Kashif left home on her birthday seven years ago. Walking into an uncertain future, she was underdressed for the weather and armed with little— except for some makeup, a few women’s accessories and 50 Egyptian pounds (at the time about six American dollars).