Egypt’s nationwide state of emergency is set to be extended for an additional three month, according to Al-Ahram. The decision was approved by Egypt’s Parliament on Sunday where Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly justified the decision citing security challenges and fighting terrorist movements. “The extension of the state of emergency is also necessary to ensure that the country moves forward on the road of comprehensive development in a climate of complete stability,” said Madbouly as per Al-Ahram. The prime minister also said that security and armed forces were able to remove terrorist forces which often aimed at killing both security forces and civilians as part of Operation Sinai 2018. The later consists of extensive operations in Sinai aimed to counter terrorism and targets any “criminal activity that affects national security and stability” in northern and central Sinai, parts of the Nile Delta and the Western Desert. “The state of emergency is mainly aimed at helping security and army forces to uproot terrorism,” added Mabdouly. A presidential decree issued by President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi extended the state of emergency starting 15 of October. “The emergency law has been highly effective in uncovering a…
Egypt’s State of Emergency to Be Extended for Three More Months
October 22, 2018
