Latest in Tag: militancy Highlight
Latest in Tag: militancy

 Niger embassy âmilitantâ killed in action amid claims of âexecutionâ
Since the 25 January Revolution, which came about due to criticise and challenge the practices of Egyptâs police, the state has been providing much effort to help restore the image of the important state pillar: the police. Propaganda videos of latest operations, arrests, and killings are featured almost daily on news broadcasts on state TV. …

Niger Embassy attack perpetrators arrested: Interior ministry
July attack left one police officer dead and three others injured, including embassy worker

âState of Sinaiâ claims killing of alleged police agent in North Sinai
Alleged spy claims he worked for Homeland Security
3 civilians injured in Sinai roadside bombing
Bomb was intended to target security forces, says army

8 militants killed, 12 injured in North Sinai
Sinai-based group claims series of attacks over past month targeting checkpoints, military vehicles and personnel

Dar Al-Ifta warns against rising Islamophobia in West
Three American Muslims were killed in North Carolina Tuesday
Retribution outside the realm of law is ‘not permissible’: Dar Al-Ifta
The institution responsible for issuing fatwas says religious scholars unanimously view this as forbidden

Tunisians elect president in first democratic elections
The Islamist Ennahda Movement did not field any candidate
1 dead after explosion on Cairo’s Ring Road
Bomb on motorcycle detonated unexpectedly, killing a militant: MENA

Militant killed in nationwide army operations
Three dozen arrested during the operations, said military spokesman

Will Egyptians restore their sense of security?
Egypt faces increased militancy and crime following 25 January Revolution

Al-Sisi vows to continue combating Sinai militants
President says security cannot be achieved instantly
âDangerous terroristâ arrested as military campaign in North Sinai continues
Military destroys tunnel openings in Rafah as part of ongoing campaign to restore security
Army destroys 5 tunnels, arrests 5 Palestinians attempting to cross Rafah border
Egyptâs armed forces destroyed five tunnels and apprehended five Palestinian nationals attempting to cross into North Sinai at Rafah during operations taking place between 7 and 10 August, according to the military spokesmanâs official page. This brings the total count of destroyed tunnels to 1664. During the operations, the Second Field Army also seized 5,400 …

Israel closes Golan zone adjacent to Syria
Rebels in southern Syria set up earlier this year the so-called Southern Front, including some 30,000 fighters from more than 55 mainstream rebel groups, and have claimed successes, notably in Quneitra.

Rafah crossing to open on Wednesday and Thursday
The border crossing has been closed since 27 December
Attacks on security personnel continue in Sinai
One soldier killed in Sinai following an attack by militants on security checkpoint