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Latest in Tag: military

US navy commander in Egypt to meet senior officials
The head of the US Naval Forces Central Command is set to discuss American-Egyptian collaboration

Military regimes should not be recognisedÂ
The military upheaval in Turkey, of which the final consequences are yet to be seen, highlights a major weakness in worldwide efforts to promote democracy. This event underscores the need to establish binding international legal principles to ban the recognition of military regimes as a result of coups dâĂ©tat. Establishment of such principles, and the creation …

What triggered an attempted coup while Erdogan was holidaying?
Despite ErdoÄanâs crackdown on freedoms, Turkish people chose to take to streets to support him

Foiled coup could reshape Turkeyâs politics
An emergency session for the Turkish parliament was held Saturday afternoon with pro-government supporterâs surrounding the headquarters with chants against the coup attempt and an inside of the building marred by last nightâs destruction.

Coup in Turkey succeeded and still ongoing: Egyptian media outletsÂ
Despite failure, private and state-run media consider the Turkish military coup a success

In Cartoon: Social Media community faces Military rules

Updates: Military attempt to seize power in Turkey
Troops loyal to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan appear to be regaining control after a section of the Turkish military announced that it had seized power to restore order

17 killed as army, police clash after coup attempt in Turkey
A military group took illegal action “outside the chain of command”, says Yildirim

‘Islamic State’ says top commander Shishani killed in Iraq
An “Islamic State” linked news agency has reported the death of the group’s “minister of war,” Omar al-Shishani. The US claimed to have killed him in March.

Solidarity campaign with Alexandria Shipyard workers demands end of military trial, release of workers
Calls for dropping all charges against workers and referring the case to a civilian court

UK went to war in Iraq before diplomatic options were exhausted, says inquiry head John Chilcot
A seven-year inquiry into the UK’s involvement has concluded that London failed to exhaust all peaceful options. Ex-premier Tony Blair said he assumes “full responsibility” for any mistakes that arose from the conflict.

France condemns terror attacks in Farafra, Sinai
France says it stands by Egyptâs efforts to combat terrorism

6 military personnel killed, 3 injured in attack at Farafra oasis
Attack targeted guards near borders with Libya

US congress delegation reviews counter-terrorism efforts with defence minister
The congress is currently visiting to meet Al-Sisi, other government officials

US congress members to meet with President Al-Sisi in Egypt
Several US members of congress have visited Egypt in recent months

International human rights watchdog campaigns against execution of 8 Egyptians
The defendants were tried by a military court and accused of forming a terrorist cell

Military complex workers to remain in detention
Military court postpones trial session to 25 June as defence demands that factory officials testify

Police officer shot dead near his home in Al-Arish
Police continue to be the target of unidentified assailants in North Sinai

Militarised factories: workers stand trial in military court for protesting
A military court postponed the trial of 24 workers from the Alexandria Shipyard Company to 21 June

Egypt receives first Mistral-class warship from France
The new warships will enable Egypt to perform crucial military operations, says head of naval forces

New NATO military chief: Thoughtful, but no pushover
Having served in Korea and Afghanistan, NATOâs new military chief Curtis Scaparrotti is well prepared for the role. He is a thoughtful person, said a former comrade, but that shouldnât lead Russia to underestimate him.

Islamic coalition chiefs underline military role in fighting terrorism
Chiefs of staff called for taking all measures to develop more policies and laws to monitor the funding of terror groups

Egypt to provide military training for 1,000 CEN-SAD military cadres
Egyptian Minister of Defence Sedki Sobhi presented the “Sharm El-Sheikh Agreement” at the conclusion of the fifth Community of Sahel-Saharan States (CEN-SAD) on Tuesday.

Egyptian military delegation in Russia to discuss bilateral cooperation
The delegation, led by minister Al-Assar, aims to review earlier discussions on military industry cooperation between both countries

EIPR calls for halt of executions in âKafr Al-Shiekh stadiumâ case
Defendants sentenced to death were tortured and forcefully disappeared, according to EIPR

IED targets military convoy in North Sinai
Police forces capture 32 defendants who fled judicial verdicts in security operation

Egypt, Saudi Arabia start joint military training
Training is part of an anti-terrorism military coalition of at least 20 countries

Defence Minister meets high-ranking US military official
Sobhi, Dunford agreed to increase military-to-military cooperation in the fight against terrorism

We do not fear 25 January: Abdel Ghaffar
The interior minister says the Muslim Brotherhoodâs âacts of terrorâ are still a top priority for the police, but do not represent a threat to them

Unprecedented security measures ahead of 25 January anniversary
Military vehicles surround Tahrir Square, state of emergency announced in hospitals