Egypt Probes Deadly Tahrir Square Clashes: 42 Dead, Officer Accused of Shooting Protesters in Eyes
Egypt's public prosecution has begun investigating the recent clashes in Cairo's Tahrir Square, which left at least 42 dead and nearly 2000 injured. The probe focuses on the use of live ammunition by security forces. Senior officials, including a police officer accused of shooting protesters in the eyes, will be interrogated.
The investigation, ordered by the head of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces, will take place on Sunday. It will delve into the use of weapons, orders given to officers, and the circumstances surrounding the use of live ammunition during the protests. The public prosecution has already heard from Mahmoud Ali, a senior Cairo security official involved in the clashes. The Forensic Medicine Authority has confirmed that most deaths were caused by gunshot wounds.
Among those to be interrogated are the interior minister's assistant for Central Security Forces and his deputy. However, the outgoing Interior Minister Mansour al-Essawy will not be questioned. The public prosecutor has also commenced interrogations with Mohamed Sobhy al-Menshawy, a police officer accused of shooting protesters in the eyes. Activists are demanding that al-Menshawy be tried for his actions.
The public prosecution's investigation aims to shed light on the events that led to the loss of lives and injuries during the clashes. The interrogation of senior officials and the officer accused of shooting protesters in the eyes is expected to provide crucial insights into the use of force by security forces during the protests.
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