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A Sufi religious leader in Egypt was detained on Friday on charges of sexual harassment after a woman alleged she was sent a sexually explicit photo by him without her consent. Sheikh Salah Eddin al-Tijani, will be referred to the Public Prosecution Office after his arrest for a full-scale investigation, according to a statement by the Egyptian Ministry of Interior. The case has generated significant controversy in Egypt. On Tuesday, the alleged victim took to social media to publicly accuse al-Tijani of sexual misconduct, a claim that has since gained widespread attention across the country. …

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