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Egypt's senior officials cannot travel without president's permission

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s recent decree regulating the travel of senior officials and requiring his permission stirred controversy as some claimed this move aims to strengthen the president’s grip on the country.

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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi attends a welcoming ceremony for Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir (unseen) at the Ittihadiya presidential palace in Cairo, Egypt, Jan. 27, 2019. i — The Egyptian Presidency/Handout via REUTERS

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