Latest in Tag: Militant Highlight
Latest in Tag: Militant
Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis claims responsibility for attack on security convoy
A video surfaced showing convoy exploding into thick black smoke
âDangerous terroristâ arrested as military campaign in North Sinai continues
Military destroys tunnel openings in Rafah as part of ongoing campaign to restore security
One policeman killed, another injured
Attack on checkpoint in Gharbeya at dawn is latest in series of recurrent attacks on security forces

Members of âAnsar Al-Sharia in Egyptâ militant group referred to trial
Prosecution says the group founder sent some members to Syria for training
âDangerousâ Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis member killed during arrest operation: MOI
Killed member responsible for attacks on security personnel and âvitalâ institutions, says interior ministry
Prosecution refers 20 to court on terrorism charges
The men are believed to be members of the militant group Agnad Misr
2 tribal leaders killed in North Sinai
Unidentified gunmen kill tribal leaders in separate incidents on same day

Islamic State caliph makes first appearance
State media reports Iranian fighter pilot killed, militants destroy shrines and mosques

Al-Arish natural gas pipeline bombed
Militants bomb pipeline in Sinai for second time in a week, 23rd time since 2011 revolution
Egypt general, colonel killed in militant shootout
AFP – An Egyptian army brigadier general and a colonel were killed in a raid Wednesday on the hideout of jihadists suspected of involvement in a series of deadly attacks, the military and police said. Five jihadists with the Al-Qaeda-inspired Ansar Beit al-Maqdis group also died in what was an hours-long shootout north of Cairo, the interior …

Six members of security forces killed in Iraq
Sundayâs violence mostly targeting security forces in Sunni-majority areas killed six people, security and medical officials said.

Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis poses serious security threat: Analysts
Analysts say Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis is inspired by Al-Qaeda.

Egypt military helicopters hit Sinai militants
Two days after suicide bombers killed six soldiers in the restive peninsula, security sources said.

Missile fired into Eilat from Sinai
Two Sinai militant groups claim responsibility for attack

Shebab Islamists abandon last stronghold in Somalia
almost a year after Kenya sent troops to rout them, Al-Shebab fighters retreat to the port city of Kismayo

Islamist fighters ready for battle in north Mali
Gao is now under control of Islamist armed groups

Nigerian military launch offensive against Boko Haram
Civilians ordered to stay indoors during an operation targeting militant Islamist organisation.

Mali Islamist won’t hold talks until Shari’a is implemented
Mali MUJAO accepts talks with government on condition Islamic Shari’a be implemented first

Afghan women ‘killed in NATO air strike’
Eight women killed, eight others wounded during the air strike

New Somali President survives assassination attempt as first test of office
Hassan Sheikh Mohamed targeted by Al-Shabab suicide bombers

Yemeni defence minister survives assassination attempt
Attempt on defence minister’s life day after Al Qaedaâs deputy regional head killed

Al-Qaeda-linked militant threatens Syria
Abu Sayyaf vows to fight against Al-Assad

UK charity accused of funding Nigerian militant group
Al-Muntada Trust Fund accused of funding Islamist organisation Boko Haram

Yemeni warplane kills civilians
Warplane was targeting militants who find safe haven in Yemen due to ailing economy

The militant offensive; guerilla tactics prolific as army shuts down tunnels
As security forces continue their crackdown on militants, four arrested near the Rafah border

Mali Islamists; Algeria will pay for refusal
Mali Islamists threaten to exact retribution on Algeria after hostage swap deal was refused.