Video of man ‘beating children at Egyptian orphanage’ sparks controversy

A video of a man physically abusing children in an orphanage in Egypt has sparked controversy.

The man, who is reportedly the manager of Makka El-Mokrama orphanage located in the Giza district in Cairo, was seen violently beating a group of children as punishment for disobeying his orders.

Authorities have opened an investigation into the video that circulated online. It could not be independently verified.