Italian woman in Egypt sentenced for infidelity, faces prison and loss of daughter

The plight of Nessy Guerra, a 24-year-old Italian woman from Sanremo, has captured attention in Italy as she finds herself trapped in Egypt with her three-year-old daughter. The legal battle stems from accusations of infidelity leveled by her ex-husband, a dual Italian-Egyptian citizen who has a history of domestic violence and stalking convictions in Italy. While infidelity is not a criminal offense in Italy or Europe, it carries a potential two-year prison sentence for women in Egypt.

Guerra fears not only imprisonment but also the loss of custody of her daughter to her ex-husband. She has sought help from the Italian government, detailing serious accusations made by her former partner, which she claims are baseless. Her ex-husband has reportedly attempted to manipulate the judicial process, even accusing the Italian government of bias against him due to his Muslim faith.

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Zoper mene obstajajo zelo resne obtožbe, ki jih je vložil moj bivši partner, zaradi njih mi grozita dve leti zapora.

The Italian Consulate in Egypt has confirmed the court's decision, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is actively monitoring the case, engaging with Egyptian authorities, and providing necessary support to Guerra and her daughter. The situation is particularly distressing as Egypt also prohibits the child's travel to Italy. This case highlights the stark differences in legal systems and cultural norms, particularly concerning women's rights and family law, between Italy and Egypt, making it a deeply concerning issue for Italian citizens abroad.

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Moj bivši mož se je pojavil z materjo, ki je poskušala zmesti sodnika, tako da je italijansko vlado obtožila, da je proti njemu, ker je musliman.