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Egypt’s secret police revived and back on the streets
Egypt
April 24, 2017
Egypt’s secret police revived and back on the streets
With Egypt already under a nationwide state of emergency in the aftermath of two deadly attacks that targeted churches in…
3 police officers in Giza detained over beating a suspect to death
Egypt
March 21, 2017
3 police officers in Giza detained over beating a suspect to death
South Giza prosecution office on Monday ordered the detention of three police officers for 4 days pending investigation into charges…
Police officer shoots tuk tuk driver in Monufiya
Egypt
February 15, 2017
Police officer shoots tuk tuk driver in Monufiya
A traffic officer in Shebin al-Kom, Monufiya governorate shot a tuk tuk driver using his police pistol, injuring the man…
Luxor residents burn police cars, hurl stones in response to arrests: ministry
Egypt
May 14, 2016
Luxor residents burn police cars, hurl stones in response to arrests: ministry
A number of residents of the Luxor district of Tiba have set two police cars on fire and hurled stones…
Journalists to file claim against police for violations on April 25
Egypt
April 28, 2016
Journalists to file claim against police for violations on April 25
The Egyptian Journalists Syndicate's board is to file a complaint against the interior minister and head of Cairo Security Directorate…
Police officer referred to prosecution after injuring microbus driver
Egypt
April 28, 2016
Police officer referred to prosecution after injuring microbus driver
A police officer who allegedly shot and wounded a microbus driver in a quarrel in Nozha neighborhood has been suspended…
Sisi says ‘irresponsible’ actions by police must be stopped
Egypt
April 21, 2016
Sisi says ‘irresponsible’ actions by police must be stopped
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi told Interior Ministry officials on Wednesday it is important to deter "irresponsible" actions, the presidency's…
Officer remanded into custody over fatal shooting in New Cairo
Egypt
April 21, 2016
Officer remanded into custody over fatal shooting in New Cairo
A low-ranking police officer accused of killing a young man and injuring three others in Rehab City on Wednesday was…
Anger at police builds up in Egypt, creates solidarity
Egypt
March 19, 2016
Anger at police builds up in Egypt, creates solidarity
The past months in Egypt have seen fluctuating moments of protest, and despite the varying backgrounds of those who dissent,…
Interior Ministry mulls replacing low-ranking police force
Egypt
March 15, 2016
Interior Ministry mulls replacing low-ranking police force
The Interior Ministry may be planning to replace the nation's lowest-ranking police force with a new type of policeman to…