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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi approved amendments to the country's emergency laws on May 9, 2020. AP Photo
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi approved amendments to the country's emergency laws on May 9, 2020. AP Photo
Coronavirus: Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El Sisi gets expanded powers to deal with outbreak
Emergency law amendments allow president to ban all gatherings and to offer financial support
Associated Press
May 09, 2020