Latest in Tag: army Highlight
Latest in Tag: army
Misr Al-Qawia Party calls for dialogue, criticises current penal institutions
Party presented short- and long-term recommendations to end ‘political turmoil’
Non-commissioned border guard officers granted right to arrest civilians
Civilians can be tried in military courts if found guilty of attacking âvitalâ state facilities
2 army officers killed, 3 conscripts injured in drive-by shootings
Security forces gear as several Islamist movements vow to stage “Muslim Youth Uprising”
Brotherhood to remain peaceful, denies statements by unknown individuals
Group asserts commitment to âoverthrowing juntaâ
11 militants killed in North Sinai: Armed forces
Police officer killed in Al-Arish, security forces still tracking down perpetrators
Egypt condemns âterroristâ attacks in Kenya, DRC
Both attacks have left dozens dead
How does Sisi control the reins?
Within the â1952â â or âarmyâ – family, power is transferred from president to president when the regime arrives at a crisis. For this reason, a new president must confront the causes that led to the crisis without sacrificing the constants of the regime. In other words, the new president must be seen to redraw …
Has ISIS reached Sinai?
By Khaled Okasha Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis (ABM) officially announced their allegiance to ISIS and their recognition of Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi as the Amir of all Muslims this week, with both groups exchanging support via web pages affiliated with jihadist organisations. Forming an even more serious a concern, ISIS sent ABM a new target map to implement …
Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis denies pledging allegiance to ISIS
An unsubstantiated statement affirming Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis’s loyalty to ISIS went viral on international news outlets
Arab League condemns ‘Israeli attacks’ on Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque
Incursions by security forces could undermine stability in the region, according to Arab League
Suez lawyers strike over police assault claim
Lawyers were attacked by riot police inside court, says Lawyers Syndicate head
Gag on media freedom victory for terrorism: Egyptian journalists
Hundreds of Egyptian journalists have signed an online statement released Sunday rejecting a recent agreement between the editors in chief of several major Egyptian newspapers, in which they vowed to support the governmentâs anti-terrorism rhetoric. The journalists condemned âthe repudiation of freedom of opinion and expressionâ inherent in the agreement between the newspaper editors, calling …
Defence minister calls for combat readiness on Egypt-Libya border
Move aims at countering terrorism, says Sedki Sobhi
Hamas responds to proposed Gaza buffer zone
Hamas official says buffer zone supports Israeli blockade, harms Palestinians
3 soldiers die in Gaza border tunnel collapse
One officer, two conscripts dead; another soldier injured in collapse
Does Sisi have a political vision?
We have explained more than once that Sisiâs rule was founded on two main forces: first, the army, and the second, strong public support. Before moving on from this point, we must make it clear that the army does not provide exclusive security or control for Sisi in particular or the regime in general, despite …
Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis claims responsibility for attack on security convoy
A video surfaced showing convoy exploding into thick black smoke
Police sergeant and seven alleged militants killed in separate incidents in Sinai
Insurgency and military operations against militants continue in North Sinai
âDangerous terroristâ arrested as military campaign in North Sinai continues
Military destroys tunnel openings in Rafah as part of ongoing campaign to restore security
Government to establish company for SMEs, place 80% of shares in stock market: Planning minister
The Egyptian government plans to put up 80% of the shares of a company for small and medium enterprises in the stock market for IPOs in attempt to boost economy
Members of âAnsar Al-Sharia in Egyptâ militant group referred to trial
Prosecution says the group founder sent some members to Syria for training
Final death sentences handed to 12 for policemanâs death in Kerdasa
The policeman was shot dead during a massive security operation in the village
Gaza death toll exceeds 770, Israel’s tops 35
UN body says a new humanitarian pause is “urgently needed”
Hamas has fundamental choice to make: Kerry
Kerry discusses Gaza and ceasefire efforts with Egypt’s president and foreign minister
Egypt stands by ceasefire initiative; Hamas says there was âno serious initiativeâ
Hamas says ceasefire must be preceded by Israelâs commitment to Palestinian conditions
First Israeli death recorded after Palestinian death toll exceeds 200
Reports by UN body and human rights watchdog show violations of international laws and dire conditions caused by fighting
US urges constructive dialogue in Libya, as violence continues
Fighting erupted between rival militias at Tripoliâs international airport, one day after protesters shut down an oil port in the countryâs northeast
Al-Sisi raises military pensions by 10%
New presidential decree amends law governing military retirement
Egyptâs Army Chief of Staff meets Libyan counterpart to discuss border security
Military leaders discuss means of securing common border and halt illegal crossing
Murder of Palestinian teen, Abu Khudeir, condemned
HRW describes Israeli military actions in the West Bank following the kidnap and murder of three Israelis as amounting to “collective punishment”