The Egyptian House of Representatives on Monday approved the extension of the state of emergency across Egypt for three more months starting July 24 at 1:00 am. The Prime Minister is also delegated the powers of the President of the Republic stipulated in the Emergency Law, according to the the decision’s second article. Under emergency law, the Egyptian armed forces and police can take any necessary measures to confront terrorism and its financing, maintain security throughout the country, and protect public and private properties. According to Egypt’s emergency law the president can restrict freedom of assembly, movement, and residency in the country. Censorship is legalized under a state of emergency, and the government can, in the name of security, shut down media outlets.
