Egyptian TV Presenter Sentenced to Death for Drug Crimes
🐿️ The Squirrel's Take
Even crime TV stars aren't immune when the state takes its drug war personally.
💡 Why it matters
This case highlights Egypt's severe crackdown on drug offenses under its stringent anti-narcotics laws, which can include capital punishment.
Egyptian court sentenced TV presenter Sarah Khalifa and 11 others to death for manufacturing and trafficking narcotics. Khalifa, 39, hosted crime program 'Mission Impossible'.
📡 Where we spotted it (2)
The Guardian
Egyptian TV presenter among 12 sentenced to death for drug crime
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BBC News
TV presenter among 11 sentenced to death in Egypt drugs case
7h ago
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