Egypt Lawyer Declares that It is Part Of National Duty To Rape Women Who Wear Ripped Jeans

An Egyptian lawyer has sparked outrage and he
revealed he believes women who wear ripped
jeans deserved to be raped.

Nabih al-Wahsh was speaking during the Infirad
Show, a current affairs talk show in Egypt hosted
by Saeid Hasaseen.

Incredibly, Wahsh said it was part of the ‘national
duty’ to rape women wearing such garments
because they were “inviting men to harass them”.
He also said that his view was even more valid if
the jeans were ripped from the back, according to
Al Arabiya.

He said: “Girls must respect themselves so
others respect them.
“Protecting morals is more important than
protecting borders.” Brave female guests on the
show attempting to fight back against Wahsh’s
views after being outraged by his comments.
The debate was aired on October 19 on the Al-
Assema satellite channel as guests discussed the
country’s draft law fighting prostitution and
debauchery.
Maya Mursi, Head of the National Council for
Women’s Rights said the comments were a
“flagrant call” for rape and violate ‘everything in
the Egyptian constitution.
The council has now filed a complaint about the
statement to the Supreme Council for Media
Regulation.
But despite the backlash, Wahsh has refused to
back down, and has even released an updated
statement to another media website where he
said ‘his daughter would also deserve that [rape,
sexual harassment] if she decided to wear jeans
that are ripped from the back’. Wahsh’s
damaging comments come as a recent #MeToo
campaign has taken over social media.
Women around the world are sharing the two
simple words on social media to show the true
scale of sexual assault.