Egypt’s Ministry of Interior has completed security
preparations nationwide ahead of the 2020 Senate elections, a statement
by the ministry said on Saturday.
The ministry said that security procedures have been put in place to ensure order and to protect citizens as they cast their ballots during the electoral process.
While Egyptian expats will begin voting on Sunday and Monday by mail, the polls inside Egypt will open on 11-12 August.
The security plan involves intensive security deployments at polling stations and the roads leading to them.
The plan also involves tightened security measures at vital facilities and the use of rapid deployment forces made up of trained personnel who can immediately deal with any emergency situations and maintain security and order, the statement said, the ministry also urges citizens to respect the increased security measures and cooperate with policemen, who are working vigilantly to ensure public safety during the election process, the statement said.
Source: Ahram Online
