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Egypt: death penalty for Sarah Khalifa and next steps in the casePhoto by MINDSTEEL on Pexels
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Egypt: death penalty for Sarah Khalifa and next steps in the case

Euronews Portugal10 September 2026 at 14:01

Egyptian law provides for the death penalty for some serious drug-related crimes. Sarah Khalifa is one of the people affected by this sentence in Egypt.

A legal reform in 2024 now guarantees full appeal to the Court of Cassation in serious crime cases, including death sentences.

Euronews explained the judicial process up to the final confirmation of the death sentence in Egypt, which includes various instances of appeal.

Sarah Khalifa's case illustrates the application of the death penalty in the Egyptian judicial system and the appeal mechanisms available to convicted individuals.

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