Behira Low-Ranking Policemen On Strike

Tens of low-ranking policemen went on a strike Saturday the Behira Governorate building, west of Nile Delta, on Saturday after the death of a colleague, an incident that provoked previous demands they had called for months earlier.

The protesting policemen decide to strike for three days to mourn their colleague, who was killed a couple of days ago, after three people sprayed him with bullets from a stolen car, according to state-run MENA agency.

Sabri Soliman, who spoke on behalf of the protesters, said that they refuse to resume work until their demands are met; the foremost of which is to be armed in order to defend themselves from what they describe as ‘armed thugs.’

Last March, more than 30 police stations across Egypt reportedly shut their doors on a Friday to protest the policies of Egypt’s interior ministry.

Among their declared demands was an end of the perceived ‘Brotherhoodisation’ of the interior ministry, and the dismissal of Interior Minister Mohamed Ibrahim, who was appointed by President Mohamed Morsi in January.

They also called for weapons for protection.

Ahram