“Mysterious” death of Egyptologist in France sparks controversy…

Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN) — Users on social media platforms in Egypt spread the news about the death of Egyptian doctoral researcher Reem Hamed in France a few days ago in a “secret” way, while the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Egypt sent a – issue an official statement detailing the incident.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Egypt said in a statement on its official Facebook page, Sunday: “Within the framework of the follow-up work of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Affairs Abroad to the death of the Egyptian researcher Reem Hamed , who died. in France on the evening of Thursday, August 22nd, and immediately after the Consulate General of the Arab Republic of Egypt received In Paris, news of the death of the aforementioned citizen immediately occurred, the consulate contacted the French authorities immediately to determine the circumstances of death. and he requested that the Egyptian Consulate provide the results of the investigation as soon as possible.

The ministry’s statement said, “Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Aty immediately upon learning of the incident ordered the Consulate General in Paris to closely comply with the procedures and conduct of the investigation by the French authorities, and review the report of the competent French authorities. to determine causes of death.

The ministry’s statement concluded by saying: “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Affairs Abroad expresses its deep regret over the death of the deceased, and extends its sincere condolences to his family .

News websites and users on the “X” platform reported that “PhD student Reem Hamed has died or been murdered,” and circulated her posts on her social media accounts that they said it was later deleted, in which “an unknown party is always accused. watching her and threatening her.”