Shaimaa Sabbagh facts for kids

Shaimaa Sabbagh was an Egyptian poet and activist. She was born in 1984 and passed away on January 24, 2015. She died during a protest in Tahrir Square. This protest was held to remember the anniversary of the Arab Spring.

Who Was Shaimaa Sabbagh?

Shaimaa was an important member of a political group. It was called the Socialist Popular Alliance Party. She became a symbol for people who wanted change. She stood up against the military in Egypt.

A Powerful Photo

A photograph of Shaimaa's death became famous around the world. An Egyptian photographer named Islam Osama took the picture. He worked for a newspaper called Youm El Sabea. His photo won the Shawkan Photo Award in 2015. The man in the picture who tried to help Shaimaa was Sayyid Abu el-Ela. He was a friend who was also at the protest.