Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sissi has sacked Interior Minister Mohammed Ibrahim, local media reported on Thursday, quoting unnamed sources.
Ibrahim’s removal had been demanded by rights activists and opposition parties who accused the police of rights abuses, including the killing of activist Shaimaa al-Sabbagh in January.
A presidential official told dpa that eight ministers would be replaced in a cabinet reshuffle and that further details would be released shortly.
GNA