A video circulating online showing a woman alleging she was harassed on a public bus in Cairo has sparked widespread outrage in Egypt, prompting a police investigation. The incident, which occurred on a bus in the Maadi district, has ignited a national conversation about public safety and harassment of women.
The woman, identified as Marium Abdelhadi, posted the video on her Facebook account, showing her confronting the alleged harasser and requesting assistance from other passengers. According to reports, many passengers remained silent during the incident. Masrawy detailed the events, noting the alleged harasser attempted to deflect blame by commenting on her clothing.
Marium Abdelhadi addressed the public on February 9, 2026, urging people not to divert attention from the core issue. “Please, for the sake of everyone, let’s not take this issue down a different path. Please, the issue shouldn’t move down a path other than the one it’s on,” she wrote in a Facebook post. She also stated, “Harassment has no religion or race, otherwise even stray dogs wouldn’t be safe from people’s harm.” Newsroom.info reported on her statement, highlighting her rejection of attempts to frame the incident in a specific context.
The incident comes as Egypt continues to grapple with the issue of harassment in public spaces. Elhekayah reported that the video has fueled a wave of anger across social media platforms. The case underscores the challenges faced by women navigating public transportation and the need for greater accountability and intervention from bystanders.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, according to Saudi News. The investigation aims to identify and prosecute the alleged perpetrator, sending a message that such behavior will not be tolerated. The incident is likely to further intensify calls for stronger legal protections and increased public awareness campaigns to combat harassment in Egypt.
