Famed Egyptian singer, Sherine Abdel Wahab, has filed a police report against her ex-husband, singer and composer Hossam Habib, accusing him of physical assault — the latest in a series of public controversies involving the two, state media reported on 6 July. The report, filed at the Fifth Settlement Police Station in New Cairo, comes amid allegations that Habib assaulted Abdel Wahab at her home, causing injuries. Abdel Wahab is also accusing Habib of stealing money and a mobile phone. The conflict reportedly began when Habib intervened in a dispute between Abdel Wahab and one of her daughters, escalating the situation. Abdel Wahab subsequently went to the police to file an assault report. Habib was subsequently detained and taken into custody for investigation. He has since been released on bail, but the investigation remains open. A medical report on Abdel Wahab, obtained by local media, indicates injuries to the right eye, nose, forehead, left forearm, and bruises on the right side of the neck and the upper right side of the chest. The incident sparked nationwide support for the singer, raising concerns over her safety and security. Social media users…
