Egypt’s Interior Ministry issued a security alert for the ministry’s departments in all governorates on the occasion of the Christmas and New Year celebrations, the ministry announced on Friday. The security alert initiates an intensification of security services at all vital and important institutions in order to provide a secure environment during the celebrations, the ministry added. The ministry is taking the necessary security measures in preparation for the Christmas celebrations, it said in a statement. The Interior Ministry stressed that its efforts continue to provide a safe environment for citizens to enjoy the atmosphere of celebrations. It also called on everyone to follow security instructions for the smooth implementation of security plans with the utmost accuracy and proficiency.

Source: Egypt Independent December 21, 2018 15:39 UTC