Latest in Tag: buffer zone Highlight
Latest in Tag: buffer zone

Cabinet details plan to combat terrorism in Sinai
HRW report on violations coincided cabinetās statement regarding Sinai security operations

Al-Sisi passes amendments to Sinai development law
The law regulates the ownership and property rights of land and real estate in the region

Survey for Sinai buffer zoneās third phase completed for evacuation
First and second phase of buffer zone covered a total of 1km
Implementation of Sinai-Gaza buffer zoneās third phase still undecided: North Sinai governor’s office
Armed forces kill two militants driving vehicle carrying ammunition

North Sinai residents’ daily suffering: Curfew, displacement, lack of access to services
“Many innocents disappear following arbitrary arrests,” says Sinai-based politician

More families evacuate Gaza borders in North Sinai
Local residents shed light on security state’s impacts on everyday life

State proceeds with Gaza border evacuation process
Compensations for displaced families, business owners and local civil organisation, state media report
Army operations continue, as well as civilian deaths
Over 300 militants killed since beginning of February, according to military spokesman
70 militants killed in North Sinai
Among the dead is āState of Sinaiā leader Ashraf Moussa, says military spokesman

EGP 93m disbursed for Sinaiās āsecond phaseā families
Amount given to families who resided in 313 houses recently demolished

2,500 metre tunnel found in North Sinai
Armed forces discover longest tunnel linking Gaza with Sinai

9 Muslim Brotherhood members arrested in North Sinai
āState of Sinaiā claimed IED explosion targeting a military vehicle Sunday

Cabinet extends North Sinai curfew by further 3 months
Curfew was scheduled to end on 25 January

Demolition of Rafah continues in 2nd phase of Gaza buffer zone
Compensation for displaced families yet to be announced, according to North Sinai governor
2 decapitated bodies found in Sheikh Zuweid
Resident claims style of execution suggests the men were accused of collaborating with Israel

North Sinai mortar attack injures 2 policemen day after IED kills army sergeant
Latest disturbance comes amongst almost daily violence in restive region

EGP 500m compensation to first phase of families living on Gaza borders
Families with infiltrating tunnels inside their houses will not be provided with compensation, says Sinai governor
Schools set to reopen in North Sinai border towns
Counterinsurgency operations are still underway but āwe cannot suspend schooling foreverā, says governor

7 militants killed, 67 arrested in North Sinai: Armed forces
Military operations destroyed seven tunnels connecting Rafah to Gaza Strip

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

8 āterrorist elementsā killed in North Sinai operations: armed forces
Unlicensed vehicles, drug laden cars, and āterrorist element headquartersā destroyed on Saturday, claims army

1,156 families relocated for āsecure zoneā on Gaza border
Rafah elders and leaders to meet presidential council

Rafah āelders and leadersā to meet presidential council
Sinai residents to express vision for future and current issues following establishment of āsecure zoneā on Egypt-Gaza border
Soldiers injured in Sinai bomb amid heightened security
Fresh attack on security forces despite increased military presence in North Sinai
Hamas responds to proposed Gaza buffer zone
Hamas official says buffer zone supports Israeli blockade, harms Palestinians

Reports of buffer zone plans near Gaza, military denies
Various media reports over the past two days have claimed that the army is planning to establish a buffer zone along the borders with Gaza