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Conflict & Justice
Egypt and Amal Fathy: One woman's story highlights national wave of repression and sexual violence
The Conversation
November 19, 2018
Former actress and model Amal Fathy posted a 12-minute video lamenting her experiences with sexual harassment in Cairo, Egypt. Police detained and accused her of broadcasting false news affecting national security and the possession of indecent materials. Two days after her arrest, Fathy was also charged with belonging to a terrorist group.