Egypt's electricity minister, Copelouzos Group discuss progress on Egypt–Greece power interconnection    Renowned Egyptian novelist Sonallah Ibrahim dies at 88    Prime Developments, Osoul for Tourism Development launch EGP 1.25bn CLAN project in Hurghada    Egypt's FM discusses Gaza, bilateral ties in calls with Saudi, South African counterparts    Total financing by FRA-regulated entities hits EGP 640.1bn in June 2025    Egypt aims to restore gas output, reach self-sufficiency by 2027: PM    EGP climbs vs USD in Wed.'s trading close    Egypt, Saudi Arabia reject Israeli plan to occupy Gaza    Egypt prepares to tackle seasonal air pollution in Nile Delta    27 Western countries issue joint call for unimpeded aid access to Gaza    Egyptian, Ugandan Presidents open business forum to boost trade    Al-Sisi says any party thinking Egypt will neglect water rights is 'completely mistaken'    Egypt's Sisi warns against unilateral Nile measures, reaffirms Egypt's water security stance    Egypt's Sisi, Uganda's Museveni discuss boosting ties    Egypt, Colombia discuss medical support for Palestinians injured in Gaza    Australia to recognise Palestinian state in September, New Zealand to decide    Egypt, Huawei explore healthcare digital transformation cooperation    Global matcha market to surpass $7bn by 2030: Nutrition expert    Egypt's Sisi, Sudan's Idris discuss strategic ties, stability    Egypt's govt. issues licensing controls for used cooking oil activities    Egypt to inaugurate Grand Egyptian Museum on 1 November    Oil rises on Wednesday    Egypt, Uganda strengthen water cooperation, address Nile governance    Egypt's Sisi: Egypt is gateway for aid to Gaza, not displacement    Egypt, Malawi explore pharmaceutical cooperation, export opportunities    Korean Cultural Centre in Cairo launches folk painting workshop    Greco-Roman rock-cut tombs unearthed in Egypt's Aswan    Egypt reveals heritage e-training portal    Sisi launches new support initiative for families of war, terrorism victims    Egypt expands e-ticketing to 110 heritage sites, adds self-service kiosks at Saqqara    Palm Hills Squash Open debuts with 48 international stars, $250,000 prize pool    On Sport to broadcast Pan Arab Golf Championship for Juniors and Ladies in Egypt    Golf Festival in Cairo to mark Arab Golf Federation's 50th anniversary    Germany among EU's priciest labour markets – official data    Paris Olympic gold '24 medals hit record value    A minute of silence for Egyptian sports    Russia says it's in sync with US, China, Pakistan on Taliban    It's a bit frustrating to draw at home: Real Madrid keeper after Villarreal game    Shoukry reviews with Guterres Egypt's efforts to achieve SDGs, promote human rights    Sudan says countries must cooperate on vaccines    Johnson & Johnson: Second shot boosts antibodies and protection against COVID-19    Egypt to tax bloggers, YouTubers    Egypt's FM asserts importance of stability in Libya, holding elections as scheduled    We mustn't lose touch: Muller after Bayern win in Bundesliga    Egypt records 36 new deaths from Covid-19, highest since mid June    Egypt sells $3 bln US-dollar dominated eurobonds    Gamal Hanafy's ceramic exhibition at Gezira Arts Centre is a must go    Italian Institute Director Davide Scalmani presents activities of the Cairo Institute for ITALIANA.IT platform    







Thank you for reporting!
This image will be automatically disabled when it gets reported by several people.



Egypt's El-Sisi gives PM emergency powers in North Sinai
The cabinet will now issue any further decisions regarding the state of emergency declared in North Sinai Friday
Ahram Online Published in Ahram Online on 26 - 10 - 2014

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi has given Prime Minister Ibrahim Mahlab additional powers to act within the context of a state of emergency declared in North Sinai.
El-Sisi issued a decree late Friday establishing emergency law in parts of North Sinai following militant attacks that left at least 28 security personnel dead and around 30 others injured.
Under the state of emergency, Egypt's army and police have the authority to take any action necessary to confront terrorism and protect public and private property in the area.
The state of emergency will last for three months and includes a curfew from 5pm to 7am in concerned areas.
The presidential decree also states that whoever violates its terms will be sentenced to jail in accordance to Law 162 of 1958.
The cabinet will now issue directly any further decisions regarding the state of emergency.
At least 40 Egyptian security forces were killed in North Sinai last week alone, including two attacks on Friday in ShiekhZuweid and Al-Arish.
The attacks were not claimed by any group. However, Al-Qaeda-inspired Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis has claimed responsibility for previous attacks in Sinai.
The Egyptian army has been facing an upswing in years-long jihadist militancy in the Sinai Peninsula, with attacks expanding to Cairo and the Nile Delta since the popular military ouster of former president Mohamed Morsi in July 2013.
Hundreds of police and armed forces have been killed in attacks, while the army has announced killing and arrest of hundreds amid ongoing ambushes on suspected "terrorist cells" in Sinai.
http://english.ahram.org.eg/News/113984.aspx

Clic here to read the story from its source.