Latest in Tag: Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis Highlight
Latest in Tag: Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis
Rights group demands revoking of āArab Sharkas cellā death sentences
The sentenced were convicted of being part of Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis and ākilling army officersā
19 āState of Sinaiā members reportedly killed
The militants were killed as armed forces targeted their hideouts with airstrikes
Another extremist group faces trial
Ajnad Misr is the fourth group to be prosecuted by the State
70 militants killed in North Sinai
Among the dead is āState of Sinaiā leader Ashraf Moussa, says military spokesman
More militants killed during army operations in North Sinai
Armed forces targeted militants in Rafah and Sheikh Zuweid
Militants distribute threatening leaflets in North Sinai: Residents
Leafleting has been ongoing for months, where militants call on people to join them
Hamas terrorist case postponed to 28 February, spokesperson blasts media ‘incitement’
Spokesman speaks of campaign in Egypt to incite public against movement
Media gag imposed on Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis trial
Group pledged allegiance to āIslamic Stateā, changed name to āState of Sinaiā
Conscript injured, 3 militants killed in North Sinai
Militants swear vengeance whilst armed forces aim to “eliminate terrorism”
9 Muslim Brotherhood members arrested in North Sinai
āState of Sinaiā claimed IED explosion targeting a military vehicle Sunday
Sisi: Sinking Sinai
If a shaken public – and rest assured, based on many indications, the public is both shaken and angry – is to trust that its leaders have a rational, well-constructed plan there must be both transparency and accountability
1 killed, 2 injured in Alexandria bomb blast
Several explosive devices found across Egypt
Security challenges still major concern
Despite optimistic assessments from armed forces, situation remains volatile
4 militants killed in North Sinai: Armed forces
Armed forces and militants post new photos on their respective social media accounts, as propaganda struggle continues
Army officer, 2 conscripts injured in Sheikh Zuweid
A roadside bomb exploded as army vehicle was passing by
Armed forces in media struggle with Sinai-based militants
Both sides post photos online claiming successful operations, seek to convince the public they have upper hand
7 militants killed following death of police officer
Seven āState of Sinaiā members were killed during armed forcesā operations in North Sinai, five of whom allegedly participated in the kidnapping and killing of police officer Ayman Al-Desouky. The other two were found while observing security personnel in Rafah and Sheikh Zuweid, as announced by the military spokesman Wednesday. The armed forces further …
2 decapitated bodies found in Sheikh Zuweid
Resident claims style of execution suggests the men were accused of collaborating with Israel
North Sinai mortar attack injures 2 policemen day after IED kills army sergeant
Latest disturbance comes amongst almost daily violence in restive region
2014: The Sisification of Egypt
By Amr Khalifa If your wishes for 2014, in Egypt, included respect of human rights, a civil state and respectable judiciary, the year was an efficient delivery system of pain. The stark reality that this dark turn in history delivered, to analysts and dissidents alike: the majority of Egyptians prefer to exalt in Abdel Fattah …
Drive-by shootings of security personnel ‘difficult to prevent’: Analyst
āThis happens every week,ā says analyst Mohamed Qadri Saeed
New militant video allegedly shows masked gunmen running North Sinai checkpoint
The footage also includes images of executions of alleged “army collaborators”
Ajnad Misr reacts to US terrorist designation
Designation is a “blessing”, says group media spokesman
17 terrorists killed, 11 others arrested: Armed Forces
Military operations comes within framework of armed forces to “ultimately eliminate terrorism”
North Sinai curfew reduced to 11 hours
Curfew part of emergency law measures imposed in North Sinai after 24 October militant attacks
Canadian Embassy in Cairo follows British Embassy in security shutdown
US office remains open despite neighbouring embassy closures and Australiaās heightened warning
The return of the caliphate: between Islam and politics
ISIS is obsessed with the myth of the Mehdi, and is preparing for his reign, claim AUC professors
Schools set to reopen in North Sinai border towns
Counterinsurgency operations are still underway but āwe cannot suspend schooling foreverā, says governor
7 ‘terrorist elements’ killed, 15 others arrested in Sinai
The militants participated in “terrorist schemes” against the armed forces, says military spokesman
Shoukry calls for cooperation to combat terrorism in Middle East and Africa
EU counter-terrorism coordinator stresses EUās āseriousnessā in combating terror