Latest in Tag: army Highlight
Latest in Tag: army

âSinai Provinceâ claims army patrol targeted with IED in Sheikh Zuweid
The militant group published photos of the execution of a missing resident from North Sinai who they accused of collaborating with the army

‘Sinai Province’ continues to kidnap and kill citizens in North Sinai
The IS-affiliated group kidnaps citizens, kills them over âchargesâ of espionage with the army, says local journalist

Conscript killed in violent clashes near Sheikh Zuweid police station
Militants believed to be affiliated with IS attacked the police station in Sinai, says local journalistÂ

‘Sinai Province’ militants target army patrol in Sheikh Zuweid
The IS-affiliated group says its attack left conscripts and officers injured, but a local journalist denies these claims

Army spokesperson announces arrival of first baby formula shipment
The armed forces contracted with a French company to provide affordable subsidised baby formula, says army spokesperson

2 army pilots killed in helicopter crash in Al-Sharqeya
The crash may be due to a technical failure, said the armyâs media office

Troops loyal to rival government seize Libyan oil ports
Soldiers under Libyan General Khalifa Hifter have seized at least two oil ports from a militia loyal to the UN-backed unity government. The popular military commander supports the rival cabinet in Tobruk.

South Sinai deputy security director injured in armed attack by militants
5 police officers also injured when anonymous militants opened fire against forces during security sweep in South Sinai

Armed Forces is countering âgreedyâ traders, companies producing baby formula: spokesperson
Price hikes, reports of shortage of certain goods on the rise as army vows to intervene to provide basic goods for âordinary citizensâ

Police, army officer assassinated in central Al-Arish
Anonymous militants opened fire on the officersâ private car, according to sourcesÂ

Top US defence official concludes visit in Cairo
Head of US central command praised the Egyptian Armed Forcesâ efforts in countering terrorism in Sinai

The Rabaa dispersal: a distorted dilemma?
Three years ago, on 14 August, the last thing anyone expected to watch on television in an Edinburgh pub was live coverage of the Rabaa Al-Adaweya sit-in dispersal in Egypt. The act had been brewing for quite some time by then and approved by people like myself. I belong to those who saw the necessity of confronting …

Residents of Sheikh Zuweid, Rafah expect ‘potential starvation’ due to strict army blockade
The army has prevented trucks carrying food from entering both cities for five days, say residents  Â

2 civilians killed in North Sinai amid clashes between army, militants
North Sinai residents facing daily threats due to security turbulence

IED explosion kills army officer, injures 8 security personnel in North Sinai
Military personnel are being targeted with IEDs in North Sinai on a daily basis

US delivers military shipment to Lebanon’s army
The US has delivered military equipment worth $50 million (45 million euros) to Lebanon’s security forces. Washington says the cargo aims to help Lebanon tackle the threat from militants in neighboring Syria.

Egypt receives Russian missile vessel
Russia delivered Thursday a Molniya RKA-32 corvette to Egypt as a “gift”, according to military spokesperson

Security violations in July result in 99 killed by police and army: El Nadeem Centre
Ten people died while in police custody or being held in detention, according to the monthly report

President seeks to open communication channels with the public
The public should be more familiar with the reasons behind state decisions before their issuance, says Al-Sisi

IED explosion kills 2 police conscripts, injures 5 in North Sinai
Shooting after the explosion is main cause of killings, says North Sinai based Journalist

Counter-terrorism commander asserts full control in Sinai despite daily attacks
Army landed knockout blow at terrorism, says Askar

Defence Minister holds second meeting with MPs
Parliament marks strong pro-army stance

Former Chinese military leader sentenced for life in corruption case
Guo Boxiong, once head of a powerful military committee, has been sentenced for life for taking ‘massive’ bribes. He is the highest military figure to be jailed as part of President Xi’s fervent corruption campaign.

In Cartoon: Erdogan and the Turkish army

Al-Sisi rejects sectarianism, vows accountability
âWe are a state of law and are on the right track,â president states in public speech

Military security emphasised on borders with Libya: Al-Sisi
President avows confidence in military, allows live ammunition in Air Force parade

US navy commander in Egypt to meet senior officials
The head of the US Naval Forces Central Command is set to discuss American-Egyptian collaboration

Coup in Turkey succeeded and still ongoing: Egyptian media outletsÂ
Despite failure, private and state-run media consider the Turkish military coup a success

17 killed as army, police clash after coup attempt in Turkey
A military group took illegal action “outside the chain of command”, says Yildirim

Police general, conscript killed in North Sinai explosion
The victims have been identified as brigadier general Ahmed Kamal Mahmous, 49, and conscript Kirollos Wahib Fahmy, 21.