By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
DailynewsegyptDailynewsegypt
  • Home
  • Business
    BusinessShow More
    Egypt to issue new bonds for climate, social goals
    Egypt to issue new bonds for climate, social goals
    September 27, 2023
    Saudi Public Investment Fund eyes stake in Palm Hills Development
    Saudi Public Investment Fund eyes stake in Palm Hills Development
    September 27, 2023
    UNDP, MBRF launch online learning initiative for Arab countries
    UNDP, MBRF launch online learning initiative for Arab countries
    September 27, 2023
    Egypt Post invests in Roaderz platform to enhance e-commerce, delivery services
    Egypt Post invests in Roaderz platform to enhance e-commerce, delivery services
    September 27, 2023
    GAFI to grant 45 more golden licences to boost investment
    GAFI to grant 45 more golden licences to boost investment
    September 27, 2023
  • Politics
    PoliticsShow More
    Egypt’s Irrigation Minister highlights climate challenges for water sector
    Egypt’s Irrigation Minister highlights climate challenges for water sector
    September 27, 2023
    CCCPA, Senghor University join forces for African peace, development
    CCCPA, Senghor University join forces for African peace, development
    September 27, 2023
    Arab League chief urges more funding, investment for food security
    Arab League chief urges more funding, investment for food security
    September 27, 2023
    Egypt denounces Houthi attack on Bahraini forces in Saudi Arabia
    Egypt denounces Houthi attack on Bahraini forces in Saudi Arabia
    September 27, 2023
    vPalestine urges international action to end Israeli occupation, crimes
    Palestine urges international action to end Israeli occupation, crimes
    September 26, 2023
  • Interviews
    InterviewsShow More
    Microsoft Egypt aims to provide advanced AI models, build solid AI ecosystem: Mirna Arif
    Microsoft Egypt aims to provide advanced AI models, build solid AI ecosystem: Mirna Arif
    September 18, 2023
    I love privacy, and I am not concerned about competition: Yasmine Sabry
    I love privacy, and I am not concerned about competition: Yasmine Sabry
    September 14, 2023
    Sustainability, digital transformation at the heart of our strategy: Heidelberg Materials Egypt
    Sustainability, digital transformation at the heart of our strategy: Heidelberg Materials Egypt
    September 12, 2023
    India welcomes Egypt's BRICS membership: Boosting trade, investment, and access to strategic commodities
    India welcomes Egypt’s BRICS membership: Boosting trade, investment, and access to strategic commodities
    September 11, 2023
    The box office is not a measure of success: Basma Hassan
    The box office is not a measure of success: Basma
    September 6, 2023
  • Culture
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • Lifestyle
Reading: Leftist party denounces police ‘crimes’
Share
Notification
Latest News
Genetically engineering associations between plants and nitrogen-fixing microbes could lessen dependence on synthetic fertilizer
Genetically engineering associations between plants and nitrogen-fixing microbes could lessen dependence on synthetic fertilizer
Science
Earthworms contribute to 6.5% of global grain production, says new research
Earthworms contribute to 6.5% of global grain production, says new research
Science
Researchers build and test a framework for achieving climate resilience across diverse fisheries
Researchers build and test a framework for achieving climate resilience across diverse fisheries
Science
Egypt to issue new bonds for climate, social goals
Egypt to issue new bonds for climate, social goals
Business
Saudi Public Investment Fund eyes stake in Palm Hills Development
Saudi Public Investment Fund eyes stake in Palm Hills Development
Business
Aa
Aa
DailynewsegyptDailynewsegypt
  • Home
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Interviews
  • Culture
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • Lifestyle
  • Home
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Interviews
  • Culture
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • Lifestyle
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
  • Advertise
© 2023 DNE News. All Rights Reserved.
Dailynewsegypt > Blog > Egypt > Leftist party denounces police ‘crimes’
EgyptPolitics

Leftist party denounces police ‘crimes’

Nourhan Fahmy
Last updated: 2015/03/01 at 4:28 PM
By Nourhan Fahmy 4 Min Read
Share
SHARE

Egyptian citizens suffer widespread corruption by the police, whether in the streets, in police stations, or in prisons, according to an official statement by the Socialist Popular Alliance Party (SPAP) Saturday.

The statement added: “Peaceful protestors, footballs fans and political detainees are all victims of the crimes of torture and extrajudicial killings committed by the Egyptian police force.”

The SPAP statement also contends that the police are reclaiming their “worst tactics” by breaching the law and violating human rights, the same tactics that ignited the 25 January Revolution.

There are continuous attempts to protect police personnel through collusion, slow investigations and media gags, according to the statement.

“The people appreciate the duties done by police personnel, which by nature entail putting them at risk. However, in the context of the ‘war on terrorism’, there are abuses that aim to curb the revolutionary spirit, restore fear and bring back the police state,” it said.

As a result of years of exceptional measures granted by the emergency law, the police force now suffers from moral corruption and a lack of professionalism. The police also enjoy immunity as there are no legal deterrents against crimes, the statement added.

The statement argues that in the context of a local and regional war against widespread terrorism, the police force’s tactics fuel and reproduce more terrorism, and increase polarisation.

“The long-needed restructuring of the police institution will not come from inside the institution, but it has to come from outside of it,” the statement concluded.

On the eve of the fourth anniversary of the 25 January Revolution, a peaceful protest arranged by the SPAP was dispersed by birdshot and tear gas. Leftist activist and party member Shaimaa Al-Sabbagh was killed by birdshot.

The Party accused security forces of Al-Sabbagh’s killing while dispersing the protest. According to state-run newspaper Al-Ahram, inspection of footage from security cameras near the incident area identified the killer. The Prosecutor General has yet to reveal the identity of the killer.

Al-Sabbagh’s case sparked local and international condemnation, with symbolic stands and protests organised in her memory taking place inside and outside of Egypt.

Further, on 9 February, at least 22 football fans were killed after police attempted to disperse fans whilst entering the Air Defence Stadium in Cairo. The fans were entering the stadium to watch the game between Zamalek and ENPPI teams.

The Air Defence Stadium killings led to uproar from different political parties, coalitions, opposition groups and institutions. Most of them condemned the excessive use of force by the police, and some demanded the removal of the interior minister.

Most recently, three men died inside Matariya Police Station. Emad Ahmed El-Attar and a lawyer named Kareem Hamdy died last week, with their families accusing the police of torture. The third detainee, Mostafa Ibrahim, was also found dead in the station’s detention room on 22 February.

According to prosecution findings, fellow inmates asserted that Ibrahim was tied by a police officer for eight hours until his death. The death was attributed to a “circulatory collapse” by the Interior Ministry, while autopsy reports show victim Kareem Hamdy was tortured to death.

Prosecutor General Hisham Barakat ordered a media gag on further investigation findings regarding the case of Kareem Hamdy. This is the second time this year the prosecution orders a media gag on a case related to murder; the first was the killing of Shaimaa Al-Sabbagh.

You Might Also Like

Egypt’s Irrigation Minister highlights climate challenges for water sector

CCCPA, Senghor University join forces for African peace, development

Arab League chief urges more funding, investment for food security

Egypt denounces Houthi attack on Bahraini forces in Saudi Arabia

AIIB’s investment portfolio in Egypt reaches $1.3bn with potential for over $1bn in various sectors: Maait

TAGGED: Air Defence Stadium, brutality, crimes, Daily News Egypt, death, DNE, force, impunity, institution, Interior, massacre, Matariya Police station, Media, Ministry, murder, police, Shaimaa Al-Sabbagh, Socialist Popular Alliance Party, torture
Share this Article
Facebook Twitter Email Print
Previous Article Parties welcome court decision postponing elections
Next Article Around 55 mostly local organisations have been granted approval to monitor Egypt’s upcoming parliamentary elections (AFP Photo) Supreme Court rules election law unconstitutional
1 Comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Ad image
Ad image

Stay Connected

Facebook Like
Twitter Follow
Instagram Follow
Youtube Subscribe

Latest News

Genetically engineering associations between plants and nitrogen-fixing microbes could lessen dependence on synthetic fertilizer
Genetically engineering associations between plants and nitrogen-fixing microbes could lessen dependence on synthetic fertilizer
Science
Earthworms contribute to 6.5% of global grain production, says new research
Earthworms contribute to 6.5% of global grain production, says new research
Science
Researchers build and test a framework for achieving climate resilience across diverse fisheries
Researchers build and test a framework for achieving climate resilience across diverse fisheries
Science
Egypt to issue new bonds for climate, social goals
Egypt to issue new bonds for climate, social goals
Business
//
Egypt’s only independent daily newspaper in English. Discuss the country’s latest with the paper’s reporters, editors, and other readers.

Quick Link

  • Home
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Interviews
  • Culture
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • Lifestyle

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!

© 2023 DNE News. All Rights Reserved.

Join Us!

Subscribe to our newsletter and never miss our latest news, podcasts etc..

Zero spam, Unsubscribe at any time.

Removed from reading list

Undo
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?