AustriaA court in Egypt has sentenced a television presenter, Sarah Chalifa, to death for drug manufacturing and trafficking. She was among eleven defendants convicted by the court, which determined they formed a criminal organization to produce synthetic drugs and distribute them. Nine other defendants received life imprisonment. Chalifa denied the allegations, claiming she had never seen drugs before being photographed during the investigation. The charges against her include possession of over 750 kilograms of drugs, according to prosecutors. Two defendants remain at large under travel bans. The verdict can still be appealed. Egypt enforces strict drug laws, with smuggling punishable by long prison terms or the death penalty, carried out by hanging. According to Amnesty International, 23 death sentences were executed in Egypt last year.
Bias read (Center): The article presents the legal proceedings and outcomes objectively, citing official sources like al-Ahram and referencing Amnesty International's data without apparent ideological framing. It includes both the prosecution's claims and the defendant's denial, maintaining neutrality.
