Egypt, from debt to prison: Women in financial difficulty face double penalty
[France 24 - Africa] - 9/01/2026
Egypt is one of the last countries in the world to impose prison sentences for debt. The main victims are Gharimat: women in financial difficulty who have been forced into debt. Faced with the exploitation of these women – who are often widowed or single mothers – by unscrupulous creditors, (…)
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