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Egyptian Court Sentences Sarah Khalifa to Death

9/6/2026

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  • Egyptian court sentenced television presenter Sarah Khalifa and 11 co-defendants to death for drug trafficking.
  • The verdict required consultation with Egypt’s Grand Mufti, as mandated for capital cases.
  • Authorities seized over 750 kg of narcotics, raw materials and unlicensed firearms during the investigation.
  • Police also uncovered two apartments used as drug-manufacturing laboratories.