Egyptian singer Sherine files charges of assault against ex-husband

Famous Egyptian singer Sherine Abdel Wahab has filed a police complaint against her ex-husband, singer and composer Hossam Habib, accusing him of assault – the latest in a series of public controversies between the two, state media reported on July 6.

The complaint, which was filed at the Fifth Settlement police station in New Cairo, alleges that Habib attacked Abdel Wahab in her home and inflicted injuries.

Abdel Wahab also accuses Habib of stealing money and a mobile phone.

The conflict reportedly began when Habib intervened in an argument between Abdel Wahab and one of her daughters, causing the situation to escalate. Abdel Wahab then went to the police to file a complaint for assault.

Habib was subsequently arrested and taken into custody for investigation. He has since been released on bail, but the investigation is ongoing.

A medical report on Abdel Wahab, obtained by local media, indicates injuries to his right eye, nose, forehead and left forearm, as well as bruises on the right side of his neck and the upper right side of his chest.

The incident sparked nationwide support for the singer and raised concerns for her safety. Social media users started a campaign on social media called “Save Sherine” which quickly began trending across the country.

This attack follows weeks of turmoil for Abdel Wahab, who recently accused her brother of taking control of her social media accounts and selling them. The company responsible for managing her accounts denied the allegations. Abdel Wahab’s brother responded that he would take legal action against the accusations.

The singer is also having a dispute with Rotana, the record label of her last album. During a concert in Kuwait in May, she accused the company of delaying the release of her new album. This matter is still unresolved as she awaits a court decision.

Sherine’s turbulent five-year marriage to Habib, which ended in 2023, was marked by several well-publicized conflicts.

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