An Egyptian driver stands accused in a case centered on sexual assault involving a diplomat linked to the European Union mission in Cairo. The allegations have drawn attention to security and safeguarding measures for international staff working in the Egyptian capital.
The Cairo Criminal Court is scheduled to hear the case on a Saturday, with proceedings set for December 24. The central Cairo prosecutor’s office has charged the man in connection with two separate incidents. Officials say the driver assaulted and threatened a female employee associated with the EU mission stationed in Cairo, specifically within the central district of Zamalek.
In a separate incident, the prosecutor alleges that the same individual harassed an Italian dance instructor in a different central area, Kasr al-Nil, using coercive behavior. The incident drew public attention as the instructor raised an alarm, attracting witnesses who intervened and helped detain the suspect until law enforcement arrived on the scene.
Under Egyptian law, rape carries a potential sentence of up to 15 years of imprisonment, reflecting the country’s approach to serious sexual violence cases and the penalties that accompany such charges.
The report notes a broader concern in international contexts, mentioning a former police officer who was found guilty of raping multiple women in Australia and faced a substantial prison term as a consequence. The comparison underscores ongoing global concerns about the handling of sexual violence by public figures and authorities.