The families of victims from the 2005 Beny Mazar massacre in Egypt's Minya governorate have expressed their disappointment and anger over a recent TV series they claim distorts the facts of the case. The series, "Al-Qissa Al-Kamila" (The Complete Story), has rekindled the pain and fear of retaliation for the families, who are now seeking justice through the courts. The massacre, which occurred on December 29, 2005, resulted in the deaths of 10 people from three families.
The families of the victims strongly disagree with the series' portrayal of events, saying it does not accurately reflect the brutal crime that took place 21 years ago. They claim that the series includes fabricated events, such as the death of one of the victims due to a heart attack, despite the person still being alive. The families also dispute the series' depiction of a hamlet being slaughtered at the crime scene, which they say is not true.
The massacre victims' families also take issue with the series' failure to accurately represent the events of that day. They claim that the series did not conduct thorough research or consultations with the villagers before producing the episodes. The families believe that the series' inaccurate portrayal has revived the specter of revenge and fear in the village.
Muhammad Yahya Ahmed, the 23-year-old son of one of the victims, has filed a lawsuit against the producers of the series. He claims that the series wrongly stated that he had died of a heart attack, when in fact he is still alive. Ahmed's father, mother, and two siblings were among the victims of the massacre.
Amal Al-Sayed Mahmoud, the daughter of another victim, also expressed her disappointment with the series. She believes that the series has revived the fear and trauma experienced by the villagers on that fateful day. Amal lost four family members in the massacre, including her parents and two siblings.
The families of the victims are now seeking justice through the courts, with some filing lawsuits against the producers of the series. They are also calling for the case to be reopened, citing their conviction that the perpetrator of the crime, identified as "M. E," was wrongly acquitted.
The Beny Mazar massacre occurred on December 29, 2005, when 10 people from three families were found brutally murdered in their homes. Despite an investigation and trial, the perpetrator was acquitted, leaving the families seeking justice and closure to this day. The TV series has reignited the emotions and tensions surrounding the case.
Key points
- The families of the victims disagree with the TV series' portrayal of events.
- The families are seeking justice through the courts.
- The case remains a source of pain and trauma for the families and the village.
