The newly-formed Supreme Terrorism Council is mandated with implementing a comprehensive strategy to combat terrorism and extremism, according to a statement from Ittihadiya. The council will have the power to compel cooperation from every ministry and state institution with a role to play in the war on terror. The council, which President Abdel Fattah El Sisi established on Sunday, has the authority to issue binding decisions on specific measures in connection with the state’s counterterrorism efforts.

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