Blood Feud in Egypt Resolved with Shroud Ceremony

Egyptian security forces mediated a reconciliation between two families in Minya after a killing over the price of prickly pears.

• The perpetrator's family presented a shroud to the victim's family in a public ceremony to end the blood feud.
• The victim's brother, Mustafa, said the family forgave the perpetrator and thanked security authorities for their mediation.
• Mustafa stated the perpetrator was sentenced to 10 years in prison and has appealed the verdict.