The President of Egypt announced the extension of the countrys state of emergency

From today for another three months in Egypt extended a state of emergency. This decision was made by the President after discussing the situation with Ministers. As explained by Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is the measure associated with the safety and health of citizens.

"Armed forces and police must do everything necessary to counter terrorism and its financing, to monitor the safety of public and private property, to protect the lives of citizens" – with reference to the official statement by TASS.

In accordance with the decree of the Prime Minister of Egypt, Mustafa Madbouli said about putting the extended a curfew in parts of North Sinai from 19:00 to 06:00. In Egypt now there is a curfew from 21:00 to 06:00.

A state of emergency in Egypt was introduced by the President in April 2017 after the two terrorist attacks in Tanta and Alexandria. Then the terrorists attacked the Egyptian Church, killing more than 50 people, more than 100 were injured. In Egypt also apply the restrictive measures taken in connection with the spread of the coronavirus. According to the latest data, the country infected with 4 thousand 782 people.