Aysel’s 2023 assault and death in a Ain Sokhna resort has returned to public attention after her mother shared the full story online, calling for urgent changes to the juvenile law following the 15-year sentence given to the perpetrator.
Remembering Aysel’s Case in 2023
In August 2023, seven-year-old Aysel Amr died during a family trip to a resort in Ain Sokhna. The tragedy occurred inside the swimming pool, where she was later found unresponsive.
Investigations revealed signs of assault, turning what was first believed to be an accident into one of the most heartbreaking cases of child abuse reported that year.
The Family’s Shock
According to her mother, the family had only arrived at the resort two hours earlier.
Aysel was playing in the pool while her mother briefly stepped away with her younger daughter.
When she returned, Aysel had died. Further examination revealed signs of suffocation and injuries consistent with an assault, shifting the entire direction of the case.
Aysel’s Personality and Dreams
Her mother continues to describe Aysel not just as a victim, but as a bright child with clear dreams.
She excelled academically, memorised the Quran, and hoped to study medicine in Germany and open a clinic to help those in need.
Her family remembers her as responsible, kind, and far beyond her age in awareness and maturity.
The Court Sentence
The perpetrator, a minor at the time and a student at an international school, was convicted and sentenced to 15 years in prison—the maximum allowed under the juvenile law.
For Aysel’s family, the ruling did not match the severity of the crime, and they continued to appeal through multiple legal bodies.
According to her mother, efforts reached the courts in Suez, Ismailia, and the Supreme Judicial Council.
The Mother’s Public Statement in 2025
Now, Aysel’s mother has published a detailed post recounting the incident for the first time since the final ruling.
She explained that she chose to speak now to support other families facing similar situations—especially after new reports of abuse in schools.
Her message is both a testimony of loss and a call to protect other children.
Calling for a Change in the Juvenile Law
In her statement, Aysel’s mother directly appealed to the President, asking for amendments to the juvenile law for severe crimes involving minors.
She argues that cases like Aysel’s require harsher consequences, especially when the offender is close to adulthood.
For her, reform is the only way to prevent more families from experiencing what she did.
A Message to Protect Every Child
She highlighted that the problem is not tied to money, privilege, or where a child comes from.
She insists it is about upbringing, awareness, and the need for accountability.
Her story stands as a reminder that countless children remain vulnerable, and that society carries responsibility for their safety.
Aysel’s mother says her daughter’s life ended, but her voice should not. By reopening her story, she hopes other children will be protected and that no family will face the same loss.
Her message is about justice, reform, and the belief that change is still possible.
