Egypt sentences TV presenter Sarah Khalifa to death
By The BriefBrief
An Egyptian court sentenced TV presenter Sarah Khalifa, 39, and 11 others to death by hanging for manufacturing and trafficking narcotics. The charges also included forming an organised criminal gang and possessing unlicensed firearms and ammunition, with the verdict requiring consultation of the Grand Mufti.
WHO:Sarah Khalifa and 11 other defendants; Cairo court
WHAT:Sentenced to death by hanging for drug manufacturing and trafficking and related charges
WHEN:Sep 5, 2026
WHERE:Cairo, Egypt
WHY:The defendants were convicted on charges of forming an organised criminal gang specialising in procuring materials for narcotics manufacturing, intending to traffic them, and possessing and carrying unlicensed firearms and ammunition.
