TV presenter among 11 sentenced to death in Egypt drugs case
Summary
Egyptian TV presenter Sarah Khalifa and 11 others were sentenced to death by hanging for drug-related crimes, including importing materials to make drugs and possessing illegal weapons. The court confirmed the sentence after receiving a religious opinion, and the verdict can still be appealed.Key Facts
- Sarah Khalifa is a 39-year-old TV presenter known for a crime-related show called Mission Impossible.
- She and 11 others were convicted of being in a criminal gang involved in drug production and trafficking.
- The group was also found with illegal guns and ammunition.
- Authorities confiscated over 750 kilograms (about 1,653 pounds) of narcotics and raw materials.
- Evidence included statements from 20 witnesses, conversations, and videos.
- Khalifa denied the charges and claimed she never saw drugs until being photographed with them by anti-narcotics officials.
- The death sentences require approval from Egypt’s grand mufti, which was obtained before final confirmation.
- A 2025 Amnesty International report noted that Egypt issued 492 death sentences that year, with 23 executions.
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