The Egyptian House of Representatives has approved a new law granting the armed forces a greater role in securing and protecting public and vital facilities in the country. The bill also subjects all crimes that occur against public and vital facilities and all types of services to military law. 1 of 2013 on the Participation of the Armed Forces in the Tasks of Preserving and Protecting Vital Facilities in the State, and Law No. 136 of 2014 on Securing and Protecting Public and Vital Facilities are hereby repealed. This law shall be stamped with the seal of the State and shall be enforced as one of its laws.

Source: Daily News Egypt January 30, 2024 14:50 UTC