Egypt tightens internet controls

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has signed off on a law tightening controls over the internet in the country, the official gazette said yesterday. The legislation on "cybercrime" allows authorities, through a judge, to order the blocking of websites that "constitute a threat" to Egypt's national security or economy. Those who administer or visit such websites, intentionally or "in error without a valid reason", can now face jail time and fines.