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The Ministry of Interior of Egypt is responsible for law enforcement in
Egypt.
Source:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ministry_of_Interior_(Egypt)
The flag
is the
logo over a blue horizontal flag as seen here (flag on the right):
http://www.mod.gov.eg/PhotoGalleryPics/14590/1-(4).jpg
(source)
For additional information go to Ministry of Interior (official website):
http://www.moiegypt.gov.eg/english
Esteban Rivera, 6 March 2016
I believe this is likely the flag of the Egyptian national police
rather than the Interior Ministry. Either way, the graphic is based on the
photograph and description from Esteban's E-mail.
Randy Young, 6
March 2016
Even though
Wikipedia's article depicts the flag and the respective emblem and labels
them as "Egyptian Police", I'm more inclined to believe that the main purpose is
Homeland Security, and when you access the main official website (the
English version) you can see
that it says Minister of Interior, and not Police. In fact, the
historical background section always mentions the history as a Ministry.
Also, take the following into account: "Interior Minister's post – like
other major posts in Egypt – was assumed for a long time by non-Egyptian
ministers with no police or security background. Currently, it is a must that
the Interior Minister be a descendant of Egyptian parents and a graduate of
Police College. Premiers are no longer capable of assuming both posts as
Interior Minister's post has become completely separate due to the enormous and
significant tasks it entails; being directly in charge of preserving citizens'
security, safety and properties. The Interior Minister has to relinquish his
title as a police general and his name is only preceded by the title (Mr.).
Source:
http://www.moiegypt.gov.eg/English/AboutMOI/HistoricalBackground/
So, in conclusion, the Minister of Interior must be a Police General but assumes
the post as a Civilian. So, after all, it is the flag of the Ministry of
Interior.
Esteban Rivera, 7 March 2016