Latest in Tag: military Highlight
Latest in Tag: military
Verdict date set for âAl-Sisi leaksâ trial
Human rights organisation ANHRI asserts its rejection of the continued trial of civilians before military tribunals
Why the AIDS cure matters
By Wael Eskandar The military has sent mixed messages about its miracle cure that allegedly cures both AIDS and hepatitis C. On the one hand, news published by Al-Watan highlights that former defence minister Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi ordered the formation of a committee to investigate the validity of the cure, but in recent days despite …
Explosives cache seized before Afghan elections: Officials
AFP – Afghan police seized 22 tonnes of explosives destined for use in suicide and roadside bombs, officials said Tuesday, four days before elections that Taliban insurgents have vowed to attack. The explosives were uncovered in dozens of plastic-wrapped bags in the northern province of Takhar, as security forces ramp up efforts to protect candidates, …
Syria rebels seize key area on Turkey border: NGO
The air raids come a day after a Syrian warplane was shot down by Ankaraâs jets in an incident slammed as âflagrant aggressionâ by Damascus.
Egypt investors believe Sisi presidency will bring stability
Sisi offers the hope of relief from three years of political turmoil that began with the Arab Spring uprising, even though he was the man who toppled Egyptâs first freely-elected president, Islamist Mohamed Morsi.
Car bomb in Libya’s Benghazi kills at least 5: hospital
AFP– A car bomb Monday targeting a military academy in Libya’s restive eastern city of Benghazi killed at least five soldiers and wounded more than 10, military and hospital sources said. The medical centre in Benghazi reported that “five bodies plus an indeterminate number of body parts” had arrived at the hospital, along with “more than 10 …
Crimea declares independence from Ukraine, applies to join Russia
The document was approved by all 85 deputies present in the 100-seat assembly, after a disputed referendum on Sunday in which Crimeans voted overwhelmingly to join Russia.
Polish arms shipment held pending completion of documents: Foreign ministry spokesman
The shipment was stopped on its way to Egypt by German customs
Cabinet holds emergency meeting over conscriptsâ shooting
Ministers reiterate constitutional article enshrining military trials, call on workers and unions to postpone âfactionsâ demandsâ
Trial date for alleged perpetrators of Kerdasa violence set for end of March
Defendants facing trial for the deadly violence that occurred in August and left around a dozen policemen dead in the Giza village
Egypt and UAE continue joint military training
Final stage of the two-week joint exercise is set to commence within the next two days
Movements decry jailed activistsâ conditions
Abdel Fattahâs family sues prosecutor general for âdouble standardsâ; movements condemn alleged assault on jailed activists during their appeal trial
An unnecessary, yet much needed explanation
Dear Mahmoud, I have been following your writings, and I must say that Iâve been a bit disappointed by the shift in your views lately. While you were a big supporter of 30 June and the end of the unfortunate episode of Egyptian history called âThe Morsi Presidencyâ, it seems that you have started to …
Egypt and UAE armed forces begin joint training exercises
Air and naval forces two-week joint exercise latest example of Egypt-UAE cooperation
Journalists face military court for allegedly publishing classified files
Amnesty International calls for journalistsâ immediate release; describes them as âprisoners of conscienceâ
Army says it kills 14 Sinai militants in two days
Armed forces, Ministry of Interior and Central Security Forces engaged in coordinated campaign to eradicate militants from Sinai in response to escalating violence
Russian military delegation in Cairo to dicuss cooperation
Foreign minister denies that strengthening ties with Russia is an attempt to distance Egypt from the United States
Kerry hopes to meet with Al-Sisi soon
Two congressional delegations are visiting Egypt this week
Congressional delegations arrive in Cairo
Congressman Mike Rogers heads latest delegation to meet with Egyptian government officials
Retired general announces presidential bid
Former Chief of Staff Sami Anan becomes second hopeful to announce candidacy
Egypt continues destruction of Gaza tunnels
According to an official statement by military spokesman Ahmed Ali, 10 tunnels in the border town of Rafah were destroyed on 10 February, and another 10 were destroyed on Saturday.
Al-Sisi meets Sudanese counterpart
Sudanâs Minister of National Defence voices support for ” the demands of the Egyptian people”
AFP photo depicts âchild endangermentâ: Human rights lawyer
The law defines endangering children as exposing them to any type of danger, whether physically, psychologically, morally or in any other way, with a penalty that can reach up to six months in prison.
Political players weigh Al-Sisiâs potential candidacy
Reactions to defence ministerâs possible presidential bid are mixed along party lines
SCAF mandates Al-Sisi presidential bid
Defence minister Al-Sisi is promoted to field marshal
Military helicopter crashes in Sinai
Army still investigating details of incident
âWe must restore the spirit of unityâ: Muslim Brotherhood
Brotherhood statement calls on Egyptians to return to the goals of the 25 January Revolution
Consequences
So, the constitutional referendum, as expected, has passed with flying colours. Official results cite a turn out thatâs over 20 million people who voted Yes for the constitution by 98%. It is again worth noting that the supreme majority of those who voted for the constitution didnât bother reading it or care what was in …
Abbas meets Egyptian Ambassador
Meeting comes hours after Hamas calls on the ambassador to quit ‘incitement’
Alaa Abdel Fattahâs family condemns sentence
“The trial is a sham and the sentence is obviously politicised,” says ECESR lawyer