Egypt's presidency on Tuesday (April 11th) announced that a newly formed Supreme Council to Combat Terrorism and Extremism will be tasked with issuing "decisions and procedures" to combat terrorism in accordance with a national strategy, Egypt's Ahram Online reported.
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi first mentioned the formation of the council in a late night speech to the nation on Sunday, following attacks that targeted churches in Alexandria and Tanta, killing at least 45 people and injuring dozens.
The council will ensure participation by all segments of society, as well as develop security plans to face dangers, presidency spokesman Alaa Youssef said in a statement.
The council also will aim to "rectify wrong perceptions used by the terrorist organisations to attract new recruits", the statement said.
It will comprise ministers and the heads of state apparatuses involved in fighting terrorism, as well as permanent committees that include public figures and experts "in all fields".
The new body will analyse terror organisations and track their activities and extremist ideologies domestically, regionally and internationally, and will suggest security plans and legal strategies and follow up on their implementation.
Egypt's parliament on Tuesday unanimously approved a three-month nationwide state of emergency following the Sunday attacks.
