The United States denounced Egypt’s newly expanded counter -terrorism law on Tuesday, expressing concern about its potential impact on human rights in the country, a military ally of the US.
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi signed a law on Sunday that would expand the government’s surveillance powers and according to critics, muzzle dissent and target critics.
The new law comes after a string of attacks on military and police by the Sinai Province, the local affiliate of the group Islamic State.
State Department spokesperson John Kirby stated how they were concerned on some measures in the new anti-terrorism law could have a significant detrimental impact on human rights and fundamental freedoms.
Despite this John reaffirmed that Washington stands with the country in its fight against terrorism.
