Cairo: An Egyptian lawyer has said that it is a “national duty” to harass and rape girls who wear revealing clothing such as ripped jeans, sparking outrage.
Nabih al-Wahsh, a prominent conservative, made the remarks during a TV panel show discussion debating a draft law on prostitution.
“Are you happy when you see a girl walking down the street with half of her behind showing?” the lawyer said on Al-Assema earlier this month. “I say that when a girl walks about like that, it is a patriotic duty to sexually harass her and a national duty to rape her.”
His comment has sparked fury across Egypt. The National Council for Women has said it plans to file a complaint against the channel, Independent reported. It also issued a plea for media outlets to refrain from providing a platform for individuals who make incendiary remarks that incite violence against women.
