Egypt in January 2026: the most important developments in security
In Egypt in January 2026, security news covered both crime enforcement at home and regional questions. Authorities in Alexandria intensified a campaign of fines and demolitions, and Cairo authorities cracked down on street disorder and drug smuggling. Egypt said it had dismantled international money laundering networks, foiled a fuel smuggling attempt, and seized expired and unlabeled food products in Damietta. Egyptian politicians praised the US terrorist designation of the Muslim Brotherhood, and on 22 January France's National Assembly approved labeling the group a terrorist organisation. On 22 January it was reported that the Rafah border crossing into Gaza was set to open, with Israeli forces planning to search for a hostage in the area. A US aircraft carrier entered the Red Sea, and Egypt welcomed Lebanon's move to place arms under state control south of the Litani River.
by WorldBrief & Maksim Micheliov | AI-generated summary
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