### [2026-09-5](/feed/2026/09/5/index.md)

##### Egypt
# In Egypt, twelve people are sentenced to death for drugs trafficking. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via ABC News Australia](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-06/sarah-khalifa-egyptian-tv-presenter-sentenced-to-death-drugs/107121306)

### Changes:

1. In Egypt twelve people are sentenced to death, including television presenter Sarah Khalifa, for drugs trafficking.  _2026-09-06 08:05:02 (First version)_
1. In Egypt, twelve people are sentenced to death for drugs trafficking.  _(Current version)_

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