Egypt Prosecutes a Doctor for Alleging Obstetric Violence

Egypt Prosecutes a Doctor for Alleging Obstetric Violence

By Amr Magdi and Skye Wheeler6 July, 2026Suspended Prison Sentence for Doctor Whose Post Stirred Flood of AccountsAn Egyptian court sentenced doctor and filmmaker Omnia Suwydan on July 4 to a six-months suspended prison sentence and a fine of 20,000 Egyptian pounds (US$408) for alleging obstetric violence at an Alexandria public hospital. Obstetric violence, which includes physical and emotional abuse of pregnant people seeking sexual and reprod…