Egyptian President Abd al-Fattah al-Sisi lifts the state of emergency that has prevailed in the country for over four years.
Egypt has become an oasis of security and stability in the region thanks to its amazing people and loyal men.
That is why I have decided not to extend the state of emergency in the country, "al-Sisi wrote on Facebook.
It was in April 2017 that two Coptic churches were subjected to terrorist bombings.
The act, which the terrorist movement IS took on, claimed 45 lives.
Has meant greater powers for the police
The state of emergency has, among other things, entailed greater powers for the police and restrictions on freedom of expression and assembly.
Egypt has for many years fought against jihadists linked to IS, mainly in northern Sinai and the Libyan desert.
In February 2018, the security apparatus launched an expanded offensive against the jihadists.
Human rights groups believe that the regime has used the state of emergency and the demonstration ban that has prevailed since 2013 to silence dissent.