Disgraced footballer kickstarts fresh #MeToo debate in EgyptThe suspension and reinstatement of Egypt player Amr Warda has sparked a national debate about sexual harassmentCAIRO - After getting kicked off the national squad, Egyptian footballer Amr Warda, accused of rampant sexual harassment, has been reinstated for the African Cup of Nations amid a heated debate about women's rights. Multiple women had posted screenshots and testimonies of Warda's alleged lewd comments, as well as explicit videos attributed to the player. Egypt, the most populous Arab country, continues to be one of the worst offenders for sexual harassment. A 2013 United Nations survey noted that 99 percent of all women in Egypt have been sexually abused, either physically or verbally. Egypt were facing Uganda on Sunday, but Warda is not expected to play again until the knockout stage that starts next week.

Source: Bangkok Post June 30, 2019 17:26 UTC