Egyptian Actress Wafaa Amer has now become the victim of a widespread defamation campaign alleging that her involvement in organ trafficking.
A viral video showed a woman accusing Amer of being involved in the death of Zamalek football player Ibrahim Shika and in organ trafficking.
What is the truth behind this outlandish story?
Amer denounces the accusations
Amer slammed the allegations as false and said that she will take all legal action against those spreading them.
In a phone interview with the al-Shams TV channel, the actress stated that she had officially filed a complaint with the relevant authorities to prosecute all those behind these accusations, stressing, “I will hold legally accountable anyone who has offended me.”
She said that social media has now become a curse that can be to spread lies and insult others without evidence or accountability.
In another phone-in with Al-Hadath Al-Youm TV channel, Amer expressed her shock after a woman claiming to be the daughter of former President Hosni Mubarak accused her of organ trafficking.
She added that she could only respond to the claims sarcastically, noting that the woman had made false allegations about family matters.
In a statement posted on her official Facebook account, Amer said she would not remain silent in the face of these serious allegations.
Syndicate of Artists intervenes
The Egyptian Syndicate of Artists announced its solidarity with Amer against the slander campaign targeting her.
A legal committee of senior lawyers has been formed to follow up on the matter and take the necessary measures, it explained, based on the syndicate’s role in protecting and defending its members.
The Syndicate affirmed that Amer is a great artist “of whom we are proud,” and that she has an honorable artistic career and has demonstrated remarkable patriotic and humanitarian views.
It emphasized its full support for her in the face of any abuse or transgression.
In response, Amer wrote on Facebook: “I am proud of my Syndicate, its members, and my respected Syndicate President. I have chosen to remain silent. Thank you to the great Syndicate to which I belong. Thank you to all my colleagues and beloved fans.”
Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm
