29 arrested for sexual harassment in Egypt during Eid
According to Egyptian media, the men were arrested in several areas of the Egyptian capital
Egyptian police has reportedly arrested 29 citizens for sexual harassment since the beginning of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan.
According to Egyptian media, the men were arrested in several areas of the Egyptian capital.
During the three-day Eid Al-Fitr holiday, families commonly celebrate with outings to parks, cinemas, fairs and other public spaces.
A study conducted by the U.N. in 2013 revealed that 99 percent of Egyptian women are victims of harassment in Egypt.
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