2 stories for 2026-03-24 · Women's rights & gender-based violence
A tragic incident occurred in the Karmouz neighborhood of Alexandria, Egypt, in which a man killed his mother and five siblings. The man subsequently attempted to take his own life but was rescued.
Death sentences by stoning have been issued against two women in Sudan in recent months, raising concerns about judicial independence and the application of laws from the previous Islamist regime. The cases highlight questions about the separation of powers, political interference in the judiciary, and women's status within the justice system during a period of active conflict and institutional collapse.