Rothna Begum
 
Rothna Begum is the women’s rights researcher covering the Middle East and North Africa for Human Rights Watch.  Follow her on Twitter @rothna_begum read more
 
Opinion
Rothna Begum
How Egypt can turn the tide on sexual assault
In recent days, and repeatedly over the past few years, mobs of men violently attacked women and girls
15 June 2014
 
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