Controversy Erupts Over Image of Detained Sudanese Citizen as Egyptian Interior Ministry Denies Death
February 2, 2026235 VuesTemps de lecture: 1 minutes

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The release of an image depicting a Sudanese citizen detained by Egyptian security forces has sparked significant controversy on social media, amid claims of his death during the arrest.
However, the Egyptian Interior Ministry quickly refuted these claims, stating that the individual, Moussa Ibrahim, was arrested in Alexandria for illegally entering the country and is still alive.
In light of this controversy, the Sudanese embassy in Cairo urged its citizens to fully adhere to Egyptian laws regarding identity and residency to avoid legal issues.
The Sudanese minister in Egypt also denied rumors of systematic repression against Sudanese nationals, emphasizing that the measures taken apply to all nationalities without exception.
