| Egyptian Justice Minister Mahmoud Abul Leil affirmed on Thursday that his ministry was preparing a new law for combating terrorism and cross-border organized crime. Abul Leil, in a statement to journalists, said the new law would ensure the national security, public order and the necessary legal proceedings. The law also envisages action against the funding of terrorism, in line with certain international pacts including the September 23, 2003, UN treaty for combating cross-border organized crime. |