Why women in Egypt continue to face violence
The killing of a young woman during a robbery in the streets of Cairo has raised the ire of activists, who continue to call for legislation to protect women against violence.
CAIRO — Egypt’s public prosecutor issued a decision Oct. 17 to imprison three people on charges of premeditated murder and robbery over the killing of young woman in Cairo.
Mariam, a 24-year-old who was preparing for her wedding, was killed Oct. 13 when two people in a microbus snatched her bag and then ran her over, leading to her immediate death.
The details of the incident quickly went viral, with many expressing anger and condemning what happened to Mariam and demanding that the perpetrators be held accountable.
The killing of Mariam is yet one incident putting women's rights and women's safety in Egyptian streets in the spotlight.
