Egypt’s Ministry of Interior is preparing to announce its annual police transfers for 2025, a reshuffle designed to balance institutional experience with the promotion of a new generation of leadership.
The transfers, which will be finalised by the end of July and implemented in early August, reflect the ministry’s efforts to strengthen security performance and modernise the force.
The restructuring, approved by Interior Minister Major General Mahmoud Tawfik, will involve the transfer and appointment of several assistant interior ministers, security directors, and their deputies.
While some senior figures will remain in their posts to ensure continuity, others will be reassigned, and a number of younger officers are set to be elevated to senior roles.
The ministry has described the reshuffle as part of a broader plan to “inject fresh blood” into the ranks, while maintaining high standards of professional competency.
The policy is designed to enhance the police force’s ability to respond to evolving security challenges while aligning with the state’s strategy of preparing a new generation of leaders to guide the force in the coming years.
In a statement outlining the criteria for the transfers, the ministry emphasised that decisions were based on both operational requirements and human considerations.
The goal, it said, is to “utilise young personnel in all areas of security work” without compromising institutional knowledge or expertise.
Officers affected by the reshuffle will be permitted to submit grievances before the implementation date.
These appeals must include detailed explanations justifying their objections to the transfers, and will be reviewed by the ministry before final placements are confirmed.
The 2025 transfer cycle, the ministry added, represents an ongoing commitment to developing “police work mechanisms” to keep pace with the country’s rapidly changing security environment while building a nucleus of future leadership within the force.
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