Female activist reports being sexually harassed in detention
1 Mar 2023
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On 28 January, activist Aya Kamal stated during her detention renewal session at court that she had been subjected to sexual harassment in prison by one of the female wardens, according to the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights. Aya Kamal has been in detention since July 2022.