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Latest in Tag: civilians
Egypt condemns Houthi attacks on civilians in Saudi Arabia’s southern Jazan
Five reported injured in drone attack on area close to Yemen-Saudi Arabia border
Coptic veterinary doctor assassinated by anonymous militants inside Al-Arish
Over the course of the past two days, militants believed to be members of “Sinai Province” have been targeting civilians, local journalist
Turkish forces bombard northern Syria areas controlled by Kurdish militia
Turkish bombardments have killed at least 35 people as Turkish forces move into areas controlled by Kurdish militia in northern Syria. A ground offensive is aimed at reversing Kurdish gains.
Military court sentences former Brotherhood leaders to 5, 10 years in prison
Defendants were arrested in March on accusations of inciting violence and riots and storming Malwy police station in Minya
‘Islamic State’ abducts 2,000 civilians in northern Syria
An alliance of Kurdish and Arab forces have liberated the city of Manbij from the militant group. But some “IS” fighters fled the city, reportedly using hundreds of kidnapped civilians as “human shields.”
Night of gunfire, explosions and death in Ankara
An attempted coup in Turkey led to a night of gunfire and explosions, with residents waking up to an uncertain future. DW correspondent Diego Cupolo reports from Ankara.
Syrian army extends truce, but fighting rages on
The Syrian army has extended a nationwide ceasefire for three days as pro-Assad forces continue to advance against rebels in the north. Observers have called the truce mostly ineffective since its declaration last week.
Syrian airstrikes kill 20 civilians near Damascus after pilot execution
The Syrian regime has launched a major aerial operation on a rebel-held town near the capital, effectively ending a local truce. Rebels claim the airstrikes were retaliation for the execution of a government pilot.
US drone strikes killed up to 116 civilians, new report says
In a much-anticipated report, the US has revealed the number of people – including civilians – killed in drone strikes. The report, however, is unlikely to quash criticism.
‘Sinai Province’ continues targeting civilians in North Sinai
The IS-affiliated group kills three residents in Rafah and Al-Arish for cooperating with the army, according to residents
Leading tribal figure assassinated by militants in North Sinai
‘Sinai Province’ assassinated El-Fawkhriya tribe member for informing police of group’s activities, say residents
7,420 civilians tried in Egyptian military courts since October 2014: HRW
The report said most of the defendants were sentenced after mass trials, and some courts relied on confessions extracted under torture, according to testimonies from the relatives of the defendants
Damascus: Plan to evacuate militants from Yarmouk put on hold
A plan to evacuate thousands of militants and civilians from rebel-held districts of Syria’s capital has been put on hold. It comes a day after an airstrike killed a Syrian rebel leader in the Damascus suburb of Ghouta.
US says ‘reasonably certain’ drone strike killed ‘Jihadi John’
The “IS” militant known as “Jihadi John” has very likely been killed in a drone strike, US officials say. The man became an emblem of terrorism after a series of videos released online showing him murdering civilians. Army Colonel Steve Warren said the Pentagon was “reasonably certain” the drone strike carried out overnight on Thursday …
163 sentenced to 3-15 years in absentia by military court
Defendants were accused of rioting and attempted killing in the Beheira governorate building
3 civilians injured in Sinai roadside bombing
Bomb was intended to target security forces, says army
New militant video allegedly shows masked gunmen running North Sinai checkpoint
The footage also includes images of executions of alleged “army collaborators”
Civilian referred to military prosecution over skirmishes at military-run gas station
Military spokesman says he has no knowledge regarding the incident
UN Human Rights Council investigates human rights violations in Palestine
Council strongly condemns violence resulting from Israeli offensive in Gaza; welcomes Egypt’s ceasefire initiative
Egypt stands by ceasefire initiative; Hamas says there was ‘no serious initiative’
Hamas says ceasefire must be preceded by Israel’s commitment to Palestinian conditions
In Syria’s ‘Berry Place,’ residents dodge bullets
The area is an island in the eastern district of Jobar, where rebels hold the east and the army controls the west.
Does Egypt need to use more muscles or more brain?
By Mohammed Nosseir Egypt is certainly facing a political crisis. Whether you perceive 30 June to be a revolution or a coup, its consequences have, undeniably, driven the country in an unpleasant direction. The nation is polarised, split into two main political groups, and numerous terrorist acts are being committed across the country, hindering political …
Journalists face military court for allegedly publishing classified files
Amnesty International calls for journalists’ immediate release; describes them as “prisoners of conscience”
More civilians evacuated from Syria’s Homs: governor
The United Nations and Syria’s Red Crescent began operations to evacuate trapped civilians and deliver aid inside besieged parts of Homs on February 7.
Amnesty highlights human rights violations in Egypt’s draft constitution
The human rights watchdog acknowledges current draft is better despite existing violations
Military prosecution releases two photojournalists
Released on bail; journalists’ cameras remain in custody
Military police arrests two photojournalists
Journalists accused of vandalising military property
Discussion of contentious articles halts Constituent Assembly voting
Assembly holds meetings to reach consensus over the contents of the preamble; article allowing military trials for civilians criticised
Constitutional articles on armed forces stir controversy
Constituent Assembly passes articles allowing military trials of civilians and temporarily granting SCAF authority to take part in electing defence minister
Calls against allowing military trials of civilians in constitution
Military trials are the military’s means of fighting the revolution: Revolutionary Socialists