CAIRO — Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has extended the state of emergency across the country for another three months, starting at 1:00 a.m. on Saturday (July 24).

The decision, which was published in the Official Gazette on Thursday, allows armed forces and the police to take the necessary measures to confront the dangers of terrorism, including its funding; maintain security across the country, protect public and private property, and save the lives of citizens.

The Egyptian House of Representatives approved the decision with a two-thirds majority earlier this month, extending the state of emergency that has been in effect since 2017.

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has also renewed a nighttime curfew in designated areas of North Sinai.

The decree covers Tal Rafah in the eastern part of North Sinai to the international border at Rafah, and from Halal Mountain until Ouga on the border.

The curfew is in effect from 7 p.m. until 6 a.m. (local time), except in El-Arish city and on the International Road, where it runs from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m., or until further notice. — Agencies