Other militants operating in the western desert bordering Libya have also attacked security forces. PHOTO:REUTERS
Egypt imposed the emergency in 2017 after two church bombings killed at least 45 people. It was last extended in April.
Egypt's Sisi warns 'defaming' army is treason
Egypt faces an Islamic State insurgency in the remote North Sinai region that has killed hundreds of soldiers and policemen in recent years and has expanded to include attacks on civilians.
Other militants operating in the western desert bordering Libya have also attacked security forces.
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