Egypt’s President has Warned Anti-Government Protests

President Sisi’s decision earlier this month to cede control over the two Red Sea islands sparked a rare public backlash against him.

He was forced to defend the move, saying the islands – Sanafir and Tiran – had always belonged to Saudi Arabia.

A range of groups have called for demonstrations, including against the handing of two islands to Saudi Arabia.

Security has been stepped up across the country and at key sites.

The protests have been called in defiance of an anti-protest law that gives the authorities the power to ban gatherings of more than 10 people.

In a televised address, Abdul Fattah al-Sisi said “evil” forces were conspiring against the country but would not succeed.