Shocking Crime Shakes Egypt: Man Brutally Murders Wife
Watan – In the heart of Egypt, a nation with a rich tapestry of history and culture, a chilling incident has sent ripples of concern across its vast landscapes. The brutal murder of a 29-year-old woman, “Dunya”, allegedly by her husband “Ali .A”, a 49-year-old driver, has not only shocked the community but also raised pressing questions about the safety and women’s rights in the country.
A gruesome crime that rattled Egypt
Images released by “Al-Qahira 24” depict the accused in a visibly distressed state. Preliminary investigations revealed Dunya’s body bearing a grim tableau of burns, stab wounds, and deep lacerations across her neck and wrists. Immediate suspicion fell upon her husband, who had conspicuously absented himself from the scene.
A second wife for the accused
Amira, Dunya’s sister, to “Al-Qahira 24”, confirms that the prime suspect in her sister’s murder was indeed her husband, Ali. She revealed that the couple frequently quarreled over her mistreatment by his family, who were particularly harsh towards her due to her inability to be a mother. Dunya, being the second wife to Ali, had expressed her desire for a divorce multiple times, but her pleas were ignored. In a fit of rage, Ali allegedly slit her throat, desecrated her body, and set it ablaze.
The body was subsequently transferred to Al-Khanka General Hospital. Legal procedures are underway, and the prosecution has ordered the arrest of the absconding husband.
Social Violence Phenomenon in Egypt
This incident sheds light on a concerning rise in social violence in Egypt. According to the Global Crime Index of 2019, Egypt ranks fourth among Arab countries in annual crime rates, standing 26th globally and eighth in Africa. Sociologists attribute the escalating crime rates to the proliferation of firearms, the release of numerous criminals, the prevalence of social violence, and the influence of violent content in films and series.
A university study presented last March to the Sociology Department of Ain Shams University titled “Family Homicides: Causes and Mechanisms of Confrontation” indicated that men committed 85% of these crimes, with the age group ranging from 20 to 40 years. The study identified family disputes, honor defense, inheritance issues, financial strains, and divorce as primary motives. The weapons of choice varied from sharp objects, firearms, ropes, and strangulation, to arson.
Last September, Egypt witnessed another gruesome crime that rattled its society: a man publicly slaughtered his sister on a street in front of a mosque, just days after her engagement, for a shockingly trivial reason.
