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Egypt Sentences TV Presenter, 11 Others To Death In Drug Trafficking Case
Police said the case involved more than 750 kg of narcotics and raw materials, and the verdict can still be appealed.
- A Cairo court sentenced television presenter Sarah Khalifa and 11 others to death for involvement in a major drugs case, though the verdict can still be appealed.
- Defendants allegedly formed a criminal gang to manufacture synthetic drugs, importing materials from abroad and possessing unlicensed firearms and ammunition.
- Police seized more than 750kg of narcotics and equipment after discovering two apartments used as labs, while Khalifa was accused of supplying funds and meeting gang leaders abroad.
- In capital cases, the Grand Mufti must provide a non-binding religious opinion before a final verdict is delivered under Egyptian law.
- Figures show Egypt handed down 492 death sentences in 2025, marking a 35% increase from 365 in 2024, while Human rights monitors documented at least 23 executions last year.
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EGYPTIAN TV presenter Sarah Khalifa and 11 others have been sentenced to death for drug trafficking.
·Zagreb, Croatia
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Egyptian television presenter Sarah Khalifa, known for her security and crime programs, and 11 other defendants were sentenced to death for drug production and trafficking, as well as possession of unlicensed weapons and ammunition.
·Istanbul, Türkiye
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Sarah Khalifa and 11 other people were sentenced to death by an Egyptian court, after they were found guilty of producing and trafficking narcotics, reported on Saturday the official press in the country, according to The Guardian. The decision is not final and can be attacked. Khalifa, 39 years old, is over 2.5 years old...
·Romania
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Total News Sources38
Leaning Left5Leaning Right1Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution50% Left
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Left
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L 50%
C 40%
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