Latest in Tag: ISIS Highlight
Latest in Tag: ISIS

Shoukry to participate in France mass rally in support of Charlie Hebdo
Foreign ministry says Egypt will support international efforts to fight terrorism

Notes from America
By Ahmed Tharwat It seems every time a Muslim or group of Muslims behave badly, the rest of us Muslim Americans are asked to respond to the situation, to try to explain their motives and to react to their horrible acts as if we were experts on terrorism or have special insight on Muslim rage. …

Egypt condemns alleged ISIS attack on Saudi border
First attack on Saudi Arabia from militants

4 fishermen released in Damietta following navy patrol attack investigations
Armed forces to provide financial compensation for damages to boats and fishing equipment, says fishermenâs spokesperson
Jordanian pilot captured by ISIS militias in Syria
The Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham (ISIS) posted photos online of a captured Jordanian military pilot. The militants allegedly shot down a Jordanian fighter jet with an anti-aircraft missile near the city of Raqqa, in northern Syria, on Wednesday. The media centre of Raqqa, an ISIS-affiliated news organisation, posted several pictures showing the …
Yazidi women victims of torture, sexual slavery in ISIS captivity: Amnesty International
Rape and sexual violence among reported ISIS crimes in Iraq
Five ‘State of Sinai’ militants killed in Sharqeya raid: Ministry of Interior
The suspects allegedly planned to carry out major terrorist attacks in coming days

Egyptâs miltary confirms 10 Apaches delivered by US
Military expert says Egypt’s pursuing ‘multiple alternative sources for military cooperation’

Shoukry reasserts Egyptian position on Iraqi unity in Baghdad trip
Egyptian Foreign Minister arrived in Baghdad after visiting Kuwait, where he held talks with Kuwaiti counterpart

Egypt’s Grand Mufti condemns Sydney hostage crisis
“Act of terror does not fall under the teachings of Islam, which calls for co-existence and peace”

North Sinai curfew reduced to 11 hours
Curfew part of emergency law measures imposed in North Sinai after 24 October militant attacks

US expats warned of ‘heightened tensions’ ahead of CIA torture report
State Department denies link between report and UK, Canadian embassy shutdowns

The return of the caliphate: between Islam and politics
ISIS is obsessed with the myth of the Mehdi, and is preparing for his reign, claim AUC professors

Dar Al-Ifta details ISISâ violations against women
A report by an observatory in Dar Al-Ifta says ISIS is âunusualâ when it comes to the role of women in takfiri terrorist organisations

Shoukry warns against sectarian and ethnic conflict during Bahrain summit
Egyptian foreign minister is on two-day trip to the Gulf country to discuss international security in Middle East

Al-Azhar launches international counterterrorism conference
The conference gathered a group of international religious scholars

Shoukry calls for cooperation to combat terrorism in Middle East and Africa
EU counter-terrorism coordinator stresses EUâs âseriousnessâ in combating terror
‘State of Sinai’ claims killing of US oil worker
Henderson was killed in August in what is thought to have been a âcarjackingâ

Court affirms ISISâ âterrorist groupâ designation
Islamist group recently called for more raids in Egypt

âState of Sinaiâ claim attacks as part of âIslamic Youth Uprisingâ
Armed forces release conflicting information, saying militant groupâs announcements not to be trusted

90% of houses within 500 metres of Gaza border evacuated in Rafah: Official
More than EGP 100m have been disbursed to the displaced families so far, according to North Sinai Governorate Office

11 militants killed in North Sinai: Armed forces
Police officer killed in Al-Arish, security forces still tracking down perpetrators

10 militants killed, 18 arrested in Sinai: Armed forces
Deadly clashes between militants and the military continue in North Sinai

Egypt could send troops to guarantee a Palestinian state, reassure Israelis: Al-Sisi
Tony Blair, Shoukry discuss Palestine amid rising tensions

Deadly clashes in Rafah between militants and armed forces
“Terrorist elements” killed in exchange of fire, number of injuries and deaths unavailable, says military spokesman

Shoukry, Kerry discuss ways to prevent Middle East from ‘sliding into violence’
Egypt’s foreign minister also holds meetings with Saudi, British officials

Suicide bombers in Libya include Egyptians: reports
ISIS-affiliated website publishes images of alleged suicide bombers in Libya, claiming they are group members
Egypt condemns killing of US aid worker
US President describes killing as âact of pure evilâ, Kassigâs parents âproudâ of their son
3 killed in armed forces Sinai operations
Twenty-three arrested as armed forces continue operations against militants
US hostage purportedly killed by ISIS
Peter Kassigâs parents appeal for media to âavoid playing into the hostage takersâ handsâ