The case of a father who beat his 5-year-old daughter to death because she didn't finish working on her school homework sparked outrage in Egypt earlier this week.
According to local news site El Youm 7, the incident took place in Egypt's Boulaq Al Dakrour city and saw the father abuse his child with a plastic tool.
The child was taken to hospital after the attack but passed away due to the severe injuries she sustained.
Hospital officials then notified police officers who immediately arrested the father.
The case has shocked Egyptians
Horrific images showing the young child covered in bruises went viral online soon after the news broke, leading hundreds of social media users to react with shock and outrage.
Several local Television stations also covered the story.
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People were simply outraged
"Regressive, ignorant man"
And upset
"Oh my God. This man isn't normal, he must be out of his mind."
Many called for severe punishments
"He deserves to be executed."
"Rest in heaven my child, it must be a better place than the disgusting one we're in"
"Have mercy on your children, what homework leads a father to murder his own child?"
Child abuse is a major issue in Egypt
A 2013 study carried out by the Center for Development Studies for the National Council for Childhood and Motherhood and UNICEF, found "that physical punishment is still seen as a totally legitimate form of discipline by many parents, teachers, and religious leaders," in Egypt.
The study also stated that physical violence is more likely to happen at home rather than school.
Many parents interviewed by specialists as part of the study admitted "that stress and frustration often play a part in their use of violence to discipline their children."
8 main recommendations emerged from the study, one of which advised Egypt's government to strengthen its efforts when it comes to preventing child abuse and responding to existing cases.