Latest in Tag: Al-Arish Highlight
Latest in Tag: Al-Arish

2 police officers shot dead in Al-Arish
Officers were targeted by motorcycle-riding assailants

Photojournalist found dead in Sheikh Zuweid
Circumstances around Alaa Selim’s death are unclear

NCHR heads to North Sinai to identify residents’ needs
The National Council for Human Rights’ (NCHR) committee headed to North Sinai on Tuesday, to visit families residing in areas as Sheikh Zuweid and Al-Arish to identify their needs. Rafah, East Al-Arish and Sheikh Zuweid are the areas witnessing the most frequent clashes between army personnel and North Sinai militants known as “State of Sinai”. …

2 policemen killed, 3 injured in Al-Arish explosion
One of the deceased was a police officer, the second a conscript

18 soldiers injured in Al-Arish bomb explosion
Sinai curfew further extended for three months
Several bombs found in North Sinai
Situation calming down despite ongoing military operations

Al-Arish gas pipeline bombed for 29th time
No causalities reported due to Sinai explosion
2 women killed in unidentified North Sinai shelling
Incident occurred same day an injured conscript was shot dead during his transferral to hospital
Suspects in judge’s assassination attempt killed
In May, militants planted explosive devices under judge’s car, causing an explosion, injuring a passer-by
3 judges killed, 2 others injured hours after Morsi’s death sentence
Reports on the death of the fourth circulated in North Sinai, says resident

At least 3 civilians killed in North Sinai road-side explosion
Bombing took place at same time Defence and Interior Ministers visit North Sinai’s security sites

Defence, interior ministers visit North Sinai’s security forces
Defence minister urges security forces to maintain vigilance and readiness to face potential threats
Top-ranking Al-Arish police official shot, injured by sniper
Earlier incident saw police station attacked Sunday killing at least five policemen, civilians and damaging houses in vicinity

Social Solidarity Ministry to compensate Sinai victims
Sunday’s Al-Arish explosion damaged several houses in vicinity of the police station

174 killed, over 600 injured in Q1 2015
North Sinai “bloodiest zone” in over 1,000 violent events across Egypt at beginning of 2015, says Democracy Index
UPDATE: North Sinai blast kills 6 military personnel: Army spox
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Militant group State of Sinai claim responsibility for second attack of the week
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North Sinai residents’ daily suffering: Curfew, displacement, lack of access to services
“Many innocents disappear following arbitrary arrests,” says Sinai-based politician

More families evacuate Gaza borders in North Sinai
Local residents shed light on security state’s impacts on everyday life

2 conscripts killed, 7 others injured in Sheikh Zuweid explosion
‘State of Sinai’ claimed latest attack

State proceeds with Gaza border evacuation process
Compensations for displaced families, business owners and local civil organisation, state media report
Army operations continue, as well as civilian deaths
Over 300 militants killed since beginning of February, according to military spokesman
Officer killed in North Sinai’s Rafah
“State of Sinai” claim Al-Arish attacks on Tuesday

3 conscripts killed, 3 others injured in Sheikh Zuweid explosion
North Sinai governor to disburse EGP 448,000 for families harmed as a result of 29 January explosion
70 militants killed in North Sinai
Among the dead is “State of Sinai” leader Ashraf Moussa, says military spokesman

8 militants killed, 12 injured in North Sinai
Sinai-based group claims series of attacks over past month targeting checkpoints, military vehicles and personnel

9 Muslim Brotherhood members arrested in North Sinai
“State of Sinai” claimed IED explosion targeting a military vehicle Sunday
Egyptian Embassy in US criticises top newspaper over Al-Sisi coverage
Flack given over Washington Post’s letter criticising current Egyptian government’s stance

Al-Arish gas pipeline explodes for 28th time
Tuesday witnessed a number of explosions throughout Egypt

Al-Arish residents to stand in solidarity with army
Many residents living near the area of Thursday’s attack on security facilities moved, says Al-Arish resident

Al-Arish National Museum damaged in Sinai attacks
Al-Arish National Museum is one of the few antiquities holders in North Sinai where there are lots of monuments from the Pharaonic period, Graeco-Roman era, drawings of the Coptic and Islamic antiques.