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The House of Representatives approved in principle amendments to the law <\/strong>combating illegal immigration. <\/strong>The proposed rules would increase penalties for anyone found guilty of attempting, mediating, or committing the act of smuggling migrants, handing out fines of EGP 200-500 mn and undisclosed jail time. If the crime is committed by an organized criminal group or for terrorism-related purposes, or if the migrants die in the process, the perpetrators could face up to life in prison, and fines ranging between EGP 500 mn - 5 mn, according to Sada El Balad.<\/a><\/p>\n

Next steps:<\/strong> The amendments will head back to the House for a final vote, and if passed, will be handed to President Abdel Fattah El Sisi to be ratified into law.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The House of Representatives approved in principle amendments to the law combating illegal immigration. The proposed rules would increase penalties for anyone found guilty of attempting, mediating, or committing the act of smuggling migrants, handing out fines of EGP 200-500 mn and undisclosed jail time. 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