The security services of the Interior Ministry have continued to deploy in Cairo and the other governorates as part of a larger plan to secure the New Year and Christmas celebrations. The security services have deployed patrols at traffic axes, highways and public squares to be able to immediately intervene in case any emergency occurs. They have also set up security checkpoints near tourist destinations, public parks, hotels and malls. In Minya, the security services deployed checkpoints in the archaeological and tourist areas, churches, and hotels, which have witnessed high demand of tourists to celebrate the New Year. In Sohag, the security services completed their preparations to secure churches and public facilities in the various cities of the governorate.

Source: Egypt Independent December 31, 2018 15:00 UTC