Father released after reconciling with daughter in forced marriage case

Investigators in Gharbia, Egypt, have released a father on guarantee of his residence after he reconciled with his daughter, who had accused him of forced marriage.

• The father was released on guarantee of his residence after a reconciliation with his daughter.
• The girl had filed a complaint accusing her father of trying to force her into marriage.
• The father accused his daughter of fabricating the allegation, claiming he beat her to discipline her and prevent her from leaving home.
• Prior to the release, the father was detained pending police investigations.