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Latest in Tag: army
Egypt has witnessed catastrophic decline in human rights: Amnesty International
Rights group says rampant torture, arbitrary arrests, and detentions signal sharp decline in rights in the year following Morsi ouster
Army destroys tunnels, arrests ‘intruders’ and captures marijuana
“Very dangerous” alleged militant arrested
Egypt is ready to play political role in Iraq: Foreign Ministry
After taking over parts of Iraq, the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) announced the establishment of a Caliphate or Islamic State
4 police officers killed in Sinai
Second attack raises Saturday’s death toll to 6
Two killed in Arish shootout
Gunmen attack police officer, kill two
Libya votes in poll hoping to end post-Gaddafi chaos
Voters in Tripoli and Benghazi took advantage of a public holiday called for the election, trickling in to cast their ballots.
24 Morsi supporters referred to criminal court in Mansoura
Defendants are accused of acting against the state following the Rabaa Al-Adaweya and Al-Nahda sit-in dispersals
Al-Arish port control transferred to military
Former interim President Adly Mansour issued presidential decree last week citing security concerns
Soldier shot dead in Rafah by unidentified assailants
Soldier shot in chest, dies from wounds
NGOs call to end forced disappearances, torture in Ismailia prison
International and national NGOs compiled testimonies that show “clear pattern of abuse” at Al-Azouly prison
Army and police prepare to secure presidential poll
Approximately 181,921 military personnel will coordinate with police to secure this week’s elections
Al-Sisi meets Sinai representatives; Sabahy says ‘the army… must not rule’
Sabahy addresses controversial topics, while Al-Sisi speaks about development prospects in the Sinai Peninsula on day 11 of campaigning
Suicide car bomb kills 12 soldiers, civilian in Yemen
AFP – A suspected Al-Qaeda suicide bomber Sunday killed 12 soldiers and a civilian in an attack on a military base in southeast Yemen, officials said, as government forces pursued jihadists in three restive provinces. The bombing came just hours after three gunmen were killed when they attacked a checkpoint close to the presidential palace …
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
US to deliver Apache helicopters to Egypt, relaxing hold on aid
The decision will help Egypt’s counter-terrorism operations in the Sinai Peninsula, the Pentagon said.
Al-Tayeb in Aswan for reconciliation
The conflict, which extended for days, left 26 people dead and dozens injured
Aswan tribal clash death toll reaches 26
Victim dies in hospital as groups attempt to extend three-day truce
23 dead, at least 12 injured in Aswan clashes
After two days of violence, reconciliation and police mediation has failed; governor asks army to intervene
Egypt army extends power by taking charge of Gulf aid
Bread is a politically-explosive issue in Egypt – failure to deliver it at an affordable price has triggered major riots in the past and the government wants to boost its storage capacity to reduce its reliance on international markets.
MOI considering weapons from Russia
Minister of Interior Mohamed Ibrahim told reporters that US, EU “stifling” arms
Al-Sisi reshuffles army leadership
Changes made in the Egypt’s second army and Southern Military District
ANHRI condemns attack that killed five military policemen
Arab human rights group calls Saturday’s attack “black terrorism”
Al-Sisi on official visit to UAE
Defence minister overseeing final stages of military exercises and meeting officials
Court ruling shows strains on Egypt-Hamas relationship: experts
Cairo Court for Urgent Matters banned activities of the Palestinian movement temporarily
Egyptian Engineers Assembly to boycott Engineers’ Syndicate elections
Engineers’ Syndicate elections will take place in April
Egypt army chief ‘can’t ignore demands’ for presidential bid
Sisi is seen by his supporters as a strong hand who can stabilise Egypt following three years of unrest ignited by the 2011 uprising that toppled longtime ruler Hosni Mubarak.
Army kills alleged Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis member, destroys ‘field hospital’ in Sinai
Increased efforts to suppress militant activity in Sinai continue
Three hikers dead in Saint Catherine blizzard, one still missing
Four hikers were rescued and evacuated as search for final member continues
Op-ed review: Youths and the army
Six misguided groups and a surviving one Ezzedine Choukri Fishere Columnist Ezzedine Choukri Fishere wonders how it is possible that even though the majority of voters are made up of young people, they are not present in the political scene by running for parliament or the presidency. He writes that he found the answer to …