Woman Jumps From 13th Floor During Live Stream in Alexandria

The city of Alexandria, Egypt, was shaken on Sunday morning, April 12, 2026, by a tragic incident in the Smouha district involving the death of a young woman who ended her life during a social media live stream.

The victim has been identified as Basant Suleiman, who worked as a model. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning when Suleiman jumped from the 13th floor of a residential building. The event was broadcast in real-time to hundreds of viewers on social media.

Security forces and ambulance crews arrived at the scene immediately following the fall. Upon arrival, it was determined that Suleiman had died instantly.

Details of the Live Broadcast

Before the act, Suleiman used her final moments to address her followers in a live stream that lasted several minutes. The broadcast was described as being characterized by a profound sense of despair and psychological collapse.

During the broadcast, Suleiman appeared in a state of absolute despair and maintained a chilling calmness while discussing her lifelong struggles. She claimed that her entire existence had been a fight and stated that she found no peace in her friendships, family, marriage, or love.

In a message directed toward those she believed were responsible for her psychological pain, she spoke of an emotional breakdown and a state of acute depression.

Investigation and Motives

Authorities in Alexandria are currently conducting investigations to determine the precise circumstances and motives that led to the suicide. Security officials are analyzing the video footage of the live stream as part of the inquiry.

According to reports from Al-Masry Al-Youm, preliminary information gathered from interactions and comments during the broadcast suggests that the victim had been involved in disputes with her ex-husband.

The event has sparked widespread grief and shock across Egypt, highlighting issues of psychological distress and the impact of personal disputes.