Breaking: Public Prosecutor accuses policeman of killing Shaimaa Sabbagh

The Public Prosecutor announced Tuesday it accused a policeman of the killing of activist Shaimaa al-Sabbagh, who was fatally shot Jan. 24 in a peaceful rally the day before the fourth anniversary of the January 25 Revolution.

Images taken by Youm7 captured the moments immediately following her shooting, and showed a security officer behind her holding a rifle. A media ban was put in place shortly after the incident banning any discussion of details of the investigation.

Further details to follow.  

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