Egypt’s Public Prosecution ordered a 15-day detention extension for Hisham Hamdoun on Saturday, 18 January, who is facing allegations of harassment, defamation, and blackmail in connection with the highly publicized case known as the “Fayoum girl” case. The decision came in response to widespread public calls, sparked by a viral Facebook post, urging authorities to take action against Hamdoun. In response to the Public Prosecution’s action, the National Council for Women issued a statement today expressing gratitude for the legal measures taken by both the Public Prosecution and the Ministry of Interior. The case centers around Manar Al-A’sar, a woman from Fayoum Governorate, who has reportedly endured years of threats and harassment from Hamdoun. According to her brother, Mostafa Al-A’sar, Hamdoun has been engaging in a campaign of defamation and intimidation against Manar and her family since the termination of their engagement in 2019. The harassment allegedly escalated to threats, fake accusations, and even the hiring of thugs to terrorize the family. Hamdoun’s actions also reportedly include sending threatening messages, creating fake social media accounts to spread defamatory content, and filing false reports against Manar, accusing her of drug use…
Viral Post Sparks Legal Action: Egyptian Man Detained Over Harassment
January 19, 2025
