Egyptian honour killing: Brother cuts pregnant sister's throat

Honour crimes are reportedly on the rise in Egypt. However, a report in the ‘Al Youm Al Sabea’a’ newspaper, details a ghastly honour killing involving a 32-year-old Egyptian identified as Sa’ad M and his younger sister.

Arrested for the murder of his sister, the young man is reported as telling the police that honour is very important for families and there is no tolerance for actions which spoil reputations of families.

The report states that he accompanied his sister, identified as Hana’a, to the wedding of a cousin.

“While she was dancing with the ladies around the bride she fell on the floor,” he is quoted as saying.

Women at the wedding checked her and found that she is pregnant.

“My sister is not married. I was angry and asked for a doctor. The doctor came and confirmed that she is three months pregnant,” he said.

“I couldn’t bear the shock. I took a knife and cut her throat.”

The police arrested him and have referred the case to the public prosecution.

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