Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/interim-egyptian-president-extends-state-of-emergency Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Interim Egyptian president extends state of emergency Nation Sep 12, 2013 10:50 AM EDT Photo: KHALED DESOUKI/AFP/Getty Images Egypt’s interim president Adly Mansour announced he will extend the state of emergency by two months due to a security situation. The original state of emergency, declared on Aug. 14, was supposed to only last one month. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now
Photo: KHALED DESOUKI/AFP/Getty Images Egypt’s interim president Adly Mansour announced he will extend the state of emergency by two months due to a security situation. The original state of emergency, declared on Aug. 14, was supposed to only last one month. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now