Egypt government seeks extension of emergency law
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Egypt's government on Tuesday called for a two-year extension of the country's controversial emergency law but claimed its use would now be limited. Human rights activists dismissed the changes and warned the law would continue to be used to suppress dissent.
More than 100 opposition lawmakers and activists protested Tuesday outside parliament demanding lawmakers reject any extension of the law. Parliament, which is dominated by ruling party members, was due to vote on the measure Tuesday and was certain to pass it, as it has repeatedly in the past. (AP)
