Egypt – state of emergency ended – politics

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi lifted the state of emergency nationwide after four and a half years. Egypt has become an oasis of security and stability in the region, said the head of state on Monday. Al-Sisi declared a state of emergency on April 10, 2017. It was triggered by attacks by the Islamic State terrorist militia on two churches. Around 50 people were killed in the attacks on the country’s Coptic minority. In a state of emergency, the authorities have the option of censoring or prohibiting the media or organization, tapping communications and restricting the freedom of movement of the population. Human rights groups criticized the increase in power for security forces and authorities.