Latest in Tag: Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis Highlight
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Ajnad Misr claims responsibility for blast near foreign ministry
Operations of retaliation will not stop, says group
2 policemen dead in blast near foreign ministry
Seven people injured in the blast on 26 July Street in Bulaq Abul Ela area

7 high profile militants killed in Suez security raid
Operation comes in response to repeated militant attacks on security forces

Will Egyptians restore their sense of security?
Egypt faces increased militancy and crime following 25 January Revolution
Police sergeant, passerby killed in drive-by shooting
Explosion in a separate incident left several police personnel injured, in the continued targeting of security personnel
6 militants killed, 10 arrested in Rafah
Security forces also destroy a number of tunnels
Egyptian security investigates Sinai beheadings
Security official says “unsure” whether beheading video is in Egypt or not

Militants claim to behead 4 in Sinai
Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis claims to have beheaded four men it claims gave information to Mossad
Interior ministry to investigate Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis video
The video is part of psychological warfare executed by terrorist groups, says i
One policeman killed, another injured
Attack on checkpoint in Gharbeya at dawn is latest in series of recurrent attacks on security forces
Egypt mourns death of 22 soldiers following militant attack
National Defence Council discusses Egyptian-Libyan border security to avoid further crossing of militants and weapons
Army kills 7 in Sinai raid
Spokesperson says no civilians were killed
Russian tourist raped in Sharm El-Sheikh
Suspect, a minibus driver, in custody
4 police officers killed in Sinai
Second attack raises Saturday’s death toll to 6

US Senate proposes bill to cut aid to Egypt by $300m
Bill still subject to democratic and human rights conditions
Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis releases video of explosion near Ismailia military intelligence building
Militant group cites US General’s stressting importance of relations with Egyptian and Israeli armies in apparent video of attack

Al-Arish natural gas pipeline bombed
Militants bomb pipeline in Sinai for second time in a week, 23rd time since 2011 revolution
IEDs injure two children in Giza neighbourhood
The two children accidentally triggered the explosive devices while playing

Unknown gunmen attack Arish pipeline
Pipeline bombed for the 22nd time since Mubarak’s ouster

To stop terrorism, Egypt needs support and reconciliation
By Daniel Nisman When he is (eventually) elected to Egypt’s Presidency, former Field Marshal Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi knows the Everest of his policy goals will be restoring the country’s floundering economy. But before he can take on the monumental task of ensuring food and petrol stability to a largely impoverished country of over 85 million, Sisi …

Egypt must earn back its tourists
By Alexander Liddington-Cox Egypt’s tourism industry is in pain and travel warnings from foreign governments seem a fair scapegoat for their sufferings. But these warnings are reasonable responses to continuing security threats that are again embracing tourists. It’s up to the winner of this month’s presidential election, not foreign governments, to make the case that it’s …

Fahmy pushes for increased cooperation in London
Foreign minister concluded his London visit on Wednesday afternoon after meeting with his UK counterpart

40 ‘terrorist cells’ apprehended: MOI
Mohamed Ibrahim says previous pardons will be reviewed in light of ongoing violence

Fahmy begins UK visit
Terrorism and Middle East peace process top foreign minister’s agenda in London
Palestinian among arrested as Sinai security operations continue
One recruit dies following Sunday gun fight in North Sinai
Army recruit killed in Sinai gunfight
Armed forces vows to eradicate “black terrorism and groups of darkness” from Egypt

200 Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis members referred to trial
Prosecution has charged them with founding, leading and joining a terrorist organisation, among other charges

Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis claims responsibility for Sinai bombings
Police ramping up presence in Sinai, says interior ministry

Fahmy presses Arab League chief on activating terrorism convention
Foreign minister and Arab League Secretary General discuss terrorism and regional issues
Explosion in Sinai injures police officer
Armed forces and police step up security campaign in volatile North Sinai