Latest in Tag: military Highlight
Latest in Tag: military
25 Soldiers executed in Sinai
Two in critical condition following attacks on Central Security Forces in Rafah
US lawmakers split on whether to cut Egypt aid
While condemning the use of force by the military-backed interim government, many lawmakers expressed concern that halting aid would further erode US influence over the most populous Arab country
Morsi regime blew its chances: Al-Sisi
Defence Minister Al-Sisi meets heads of the military and police force to discuss current situation
Libya threatens to break up oil sector strikes
The strike – now in its third week – came after protests first emerged in June and has virtually stopped production and exports at key terminals in Ras Lanuf, Sedra, Brega and Zoueitina on the central coast.
US military aid to keep flowing to Egypt
Halting the assistance would likely cost Washington billions, officials say, giving the US president little flexibility
Obama cancels biannual joint military exercise with Egypt
US President condemns steps taken by interim government
Egypt crackdown sparks global outrage
The United Nations, the United States, Britain, France, Iran, Qatar and Turkey strongly denounced the use of force to clear protest camps in Cairo
Bloodshed shows lack of US leverage in Egypt
The United States has struggled to develop a coherent approach to Egypt since veteran strongman Hosni Mubarak, a close ally, was deposed in 2011.
Activist group presses for constitutional amendment to ban military trials
No Military Trials for Civilians puts forward submission for constitutional amendments
152 illegal aliens arrested in separate raids
Border security forces arrest different groups attempting to enter Egypt
Mixed reactions to US senators labelling events ‘coup’
The Freedom and Justice Party wanted more from the senators while other parties denounced the visit.
Constitutional legitimacy before truce: Freedom and Justice Party
FJP releases a statement confirming their position regarding negotiations and reconciliation
Strength through peacefulness: Muslim Brotherhood
Coalition accuses “putchists” of plotting bomb attacks to frame the Brotherhood
Al-Sisi meets with Islamists
Meeting aimed at easing tensions, said army spokesman
National Salvation Front reaffirms trust in government to fight terrorism
The National Salvation Front stated it “reaffirms its trust in the Egyptian military and its Ministry of Interior against a blood hungry faction”
The Dark Tunnel
This should be a Happy Story If this revolution had a motto, it would be “Everything you ever wanted, in the worst possible way”. Conventional wisdom said that if there was ever a revolution against Mubarak, then the Muslim Brotherhood would win. Conventional Wisdom said that if the Islamists ever made it to power they …
Political inclusion required for democracy: US State Department
US State Department condemns violence and stresses importance of inclusion
Ahrar movement protests army and Muslim Brotherhood
The protest rejects military and Muslim Brotherhood
Stock exchange profits despite violence
Ninety-three stocks rose in Sunday’s trading, while 31 dropped and 30 others remained unchanged.
Three injured in Sinai attacks
Seven checkpoints attacked during Iftar time in Sheikh Zuweid
Misr Al-Qawia Party opposes Friday’s demonstrations
Party claims that demonstrations, even if peaceful, may cause great strife and “popular fighting”
National Defence Council discusses threats to national security
The state will take all necessary measures to dry up sources of terrorism, said the National Defence Council
NCSL and Tamarod at opposite ends over army mandate
While the National Coalition to Support Legitimacy warns that “coup leaders” are trying to create chaos, Tamarod says mandating the army is a just part of “activating the law”
Ban Ki-moon calls for Morsi’s release
UN Secretary General urges interim government to end arbitrary arrests
Court ‘orders Morsi held over Hamas ties’
The order comes as a tense Egypt braced Friday for a showdown in the streets
US suspends delivery of F-16s to Egypt: Pentagon
The United States has delayed plans to supply Egypt with an additional four F-16 fighter jets due to unrest gripping the country
Al-Ahram editor summoned over misleading article
Article published on Monday contained “false claims” regarding the imprisonment of the ousted president
Robert Fisk denies Freedom and Justice Party’s story
The renowned journalist claims he never predicted a military plot against Al-Sisi
Mansour, Al-Sisi and El-Beblawi attend military graduation ceremony
Interim president, Commander-in-Chief and Prime Minister present at military passing-out parade
No divisions in the army: 8 April Officers
8 April Army Officers movement releases statement denying rumours made by Brotherhood