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Egypt Sentences TV Presenter, 11 Others to Death in Drugs Case
- 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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·Helsinki, Finland
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The woman has denied the charges.
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Sarah Khalifa's lawyer said they will appeal the verdict.
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The Independent (US)Egyptian TV host Sarah Khalifa among 12 sentenced to death in drugs case
Khalifa is best known for hosting ‘Mission Impossible’, a programme focused on crime and security
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Leaning Left19Leaning Right15Center14Last UpdatedBias Distribution40% Left
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C 29%
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