Egyptian bill to strengthen sexual assault penalties, end honor killings' leniency faces backlash

Posted Monday, November 2, 2026 8:30 am

Via The Jerusalem Post

Egyptian MP Fatima Adel's bill to end reduced sentences for honor killings and toughen sexual assault penalties has sparked fierce online backlash.

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