In Egypt, sexual predator case reignites #MeToo debateA woman in Egypt checks an Instagram account for reporting allegations of sexual harassment and misconductCAIRO - Egypt has seen a strong resurgence of the #MeToo movement after dozens of women made shocking claims of sexual abuse and assault by a member of the country's wealthy elite. The Zaki case highlights that sexual assault and harassment -- widely perceived to be more prevalent among the poorer classes -- pervades all levels of society. Campaigners hope the case will help shift attitudes in Egypt, which only criminalised sexual harassment in 2014. Women in Egypt are often reluctant to speak out about sexual harassment, fearing public shaming and being blamed for wearing "provocative" clothing. His cabinet has approved amendments, yet to be passed by parliament, to the criminal code that would grant the right of anonymity to victims of sexual assault.

Source: Bangkok Post July 16, 2020 01:30 UTC