Security forces around Egyptian Churches were reinforced, according to security sources. Gharbia governorate's Security directorate declared a security alert for all governorate forces following the Maspiro incidents. The directorate also decided to strengthen security at the governorate's churches and to set up checkpoints on roads leading to the churches. The head the directorate, General Mustafa al-Baz, visited more than 12 churches in Tanta to brief the security forces. He also decided to strengthen secret police forces inside churches. A security source in the North Sinai Governorate capital, Arish, said that the security state is normal there, and security forces were already intensified as a precaution against any accidental event on the background of Sunday's incidents. The source added that security patrols are deployed in suburbs near churches. "Al Masaaeed" church in Arish city and another church in Rafah were set on fire during January 25 Revolution. Security presence near Sharqia Governorate's churches was also strengthened. Arabic here
