Former Egyptian doctor arrested after alleging abuses at hospital is released on bail, lawyer says

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A former Egyptian doctor has been arrested after posting about obstetric violence and mistreatment at a university hospital in Alexandria. Authorities detained Omnia Swaydan from her home on Tuesday evening. She was questioned on charges of spreading false news and misusing social media. Her post detailed abuses at al-Shatabi Hospital, including sexual assault and medical malpractice. The Doctors’ Syndicate stated it had not received formal complaints but is monitoring the situation. Human rights groups condemned the arrest, highlighting that obstetric violence is common in hospitals offering free or low-cost services. Swaydan’s testimony sparked widespread outrage online.