Latest in Tag: attacks Highlight
Latest in Tag: attacks

Journalist El-Battawyâs location revealed to be Tora Prison: State media
State security speak out hours after complaints arrive to Prosecutor General
2 policemen killed near Giza Pyramids
Gunmen opened fire on police stationed near historical site

‘Terror attacks’ in first 3 months of 2015 equal to entire 2014
Spike in attacks by militant groups remains consistent in apparent contradiction of interior ministry claims

174 killed, over 600 injured in Q1 2015
North Sinai âbloodiest zoneâ in over 1,000 violent events across Egypt at beginning of 2015, says Democracy Index

Security forces criticised as Minya churches under attack
Three churches attacked in last three weeks by security forces and others

Court imposes media gag on extremist group’s trial
Trial of Ajnad Misr postponed to 19 April

Security crackdown kills 20 âtakfirisâ in North Sinai
Militants used bases to launch attacks against army and police, say security sources
Egyptian soldiers killed in Ivory Coast car crash
Number of deceased will not be announced, says military spokesperson
Intensifying pre-emptive attacks needed in Sinai: Analysts
New joint command gives more control over fighting units, says security expert

âWe have to consider human rightsâ: Al-Sisi
President mourns Shaimaa Al-Sabbagh, vows to prosecute offender

This is why you agreed to support me in fighting terrorism: Al-Sisi
Sinai attacks will not be last, says president following series of operations in North Sinai
In Pictures: Families of Sinai attack victims attend military funeral at Almaza military airport in Cairo
Militant group âState of Sinaiâ claimed the most recent North Sinai attack that took place Thursday evening, targeting military and interior ministry facilities, in a Friday statement providing details about the implementation of the attack. High profile officials gathered at the Almaza military airport Friday to attend the funeral of a number of the deceased. Daily New Egypt documented some moments …

âState of Sinaiâ claim hundreds of killings in Sinai attacks
Numbers will not be announced, says military spokesman

North Sinai residents to go through with open strike against curfew hours
Citizens plan to boycott elections and file lawsuit as they fear protests, says Al-Karamah party member in Sinai

North Sinai political, civil groups demand lift of curfew hours
Warnings of open strikes and electoral boycotts if ignored by government
Ajnad Misr claims Alf Maskan explosion and other attacks
Explosion occurred on morning of fourth anniversary of 25 January Revolution
Egyptian officials meet with Libyan tribe
Meeting aims at keeping track of the security situation, according to foreign ministry
âWe are perfectly equipped for waging warâ: Ajnad Misr video
Militant leader says â30 June helped us convince people that the only way out is through Jihadâ

Post-Paris shootings: Al-Sisi calls Hollande, US issues global warning to its citizens
Egyptian president told French counterpart that Islam condemns such brutal killings

Al-Sisi gives speech in Christmas mass in Abasseya cathedral
Presidential visit provoked different responses

Gaza buffer zone to increase to 5km: North Sinai governor
Egypt first decided to establish a 500 metre buffer zone in late October, following two deadly attacks in Sinai that left at least 30 military personnel dead.

British Embassy in Cairo closes over security concerns
Australia also raised warning level on possible terrorist attacks in Egypt
Egypt condemns âterroristâ attacks in Kenya, DRC
Both attacks have left dozens dead

Rafah-Gaza buffer zone to expand to 1km
Decision comes after the armed forces discovered tunnels over 800 metres long

Militant killed in nationwide army operations
Three dozen arrested during the operations, said military spokesman
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
One policeman killed, another injured
Attack on checkpoint in Gharbeya at dawn is latest in series of recurrent attacks on security forces

Border security is a âsacred missionâ: Defence minister
More arrested as security campaign in Sinai continues
Two police officers killed in North Sinai
Security forces investigating the scene

Gaza death toll exceeds 770, Israel’s tops 35
UN body says a new humanitarian pause is “urgently needed”