Interior Ministry Addresses Photo of Child Lying on Street in Beheira

Egypt’s Interior Ministry has addressed a social media post showing a child lying on the ground in a street in Beheira governorate.

The post, which included a photograph of the child, had circulated on social media. It placed the scene within the jurisdiction of Itay El Baroud Police Station.

The ministry said it had clarified the circumstances surrounding the image. However, the available summary of its announcement did not include the findings.

No further information was provided about the child’s condition, how the child came to be there or any measures taken by authorities.