Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights

A former Egyptian doctor, Omnia Swaydan, was arrested and later released on bail after alleging obstetric violence and mistreatment at al-Shatabi Hospital in Alexandria. Her social media post detailed incidents of sexual assault and medical negligence, prompting responses from the Doctors’ Syndicate and Alexandria University. Human rights groups condemned her arrest, highlighting systemic issues in Egyptian healthcare.

A former Egyptian doctor, Omnia Swaydan, was arrested after sharing social media allegations of obstetric violence at a university hospital in Alexandria and later released on bail. Authorities charged her with spreading false news and misusing social media, while human rights groups and Alexandria University investigated the claims.