Egypt\u2019s House of Representatives approved in its plenary session on Tuesday to impose a state of emergency for three months.<\/p>\n
President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi issued the decision to impose the state of emergency, and then it was referred by the Parliament\u2019s Speaker Hanafy el-Gebaly to be reviewed by the General committee and then the decision returned to a plenary session for a vote.<\/p>\n
Explaining the reasons behind the decision, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said \u201cthere are threats to Egypt\u2019s national security,\u201d in his statement before the parliament Monday.<\/p>\n
Madbouly added that there are those who target Egypt\u2019s security, \u201cwe do not fear any threats, and Egypt\u2019s soldiers address these threats\u2026 threats to our national security are faced by vigilant eyes of our armed forces and brave police forces.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIn light of the circumstances that Egypt is going through, the majority of the members of the Cabinet decided to declare a state of emergency through the country, in accordance with what was stated in the President\u2019s decision,\u201d Mabdouly said.<\/p>\n
He further added that the Egyptian government renews its commitment to use exceptional measures while balance between protecting public freedoms, maintaining security and confronting terrorism.<\/p>\n
According to the text that was published in Egypt\u2019s official gazette Tuesday morning, the reasons for declaring a state of emergency in Egypt is due to \u201cthreatening security and health conditions the country is experiencing.\u201d<\/p>\n
The published decision says that the state of emergency is imposed for three months starting Sunday at 1 am.<\/p>\n
It also says that whoever violates the orders issued shall be punished by imprisonment, while Article Two of the decision stipulates that the Armed Forces and the Police shall take the necessary measures to protect the country from terrorism and its financing, maintain security throughout the country, protect public and private property and preserve the lives of citizens.<\/p>\n
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