Latest in Tag: North Sinai Highlight
Latest in Tag: North Sinai

Armed Forces neutralize 10 terrorists in North Sinai hideout amid ongoing military operation
A hideout was discovered in the area where the militants were hiding; the troops besieged it and tackled the militants. Ammunition, grenades, explosive belts, TNT, and other weapons were ceased in the place.

North Sinai: Egyptian villagers return home after terrorism eradicated
Villagers from the town of Sheikh Zuweid in North Sinai governorate, east of Cairo, have returned to their homes after terrorism there was eradicated. Terrorist groups spread in Egypt after the June 30 protests in 2013, especially in North Sinai, which forced many locals to flee. Egypt has been fighting against the terrorist groups that …

Egypt’s Chief of Staff inspects security situation in North Sinai
Chief of Staff of the Egyptian Armed Forces, Mohamed Farid, visited, on Tuesday, several military and police units in the North Sinai to inspect the security situation in the region. He also inspected a number of national projects that the Armed Forces implemented in Sinai, in addition to meeting a number of citizens who hailed …

United States grants 20 public transportation buses to North Sinai
Buses, worth $1.8m, will ensure that communities in Central Sinai have access to workplaces, commerce, education, and government services

Additional allocations for North Sinai development will be provided: Finance Minister
Egypt sees 27.6% increase in public investments in FY 2021/22, reaching EGP 358.1bn

America committed to helping Egypt achieve peace, stability in North Sinai: US Ambassador
Cohen toured Al Arish seawater desalination facility which serves 126k residents

Egypt security neutralises 3 terrorists involved in executing Christian in North Sinai
Security forces are chasing other terrorists involved in Nabil El-Habashy’s killing: Ministry of Interior

Chief-of-Staff of Egyptian Armed Forces hails combat readiness in North Sinai
Chief-of-Staff of the Egyptian Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Mohamed Farid called on troops to apply preventive measures against COVID-19

Al-Sisi follows up on development of North Sinai’s Bardawil Lake
This will see the provision of all technical studies and management competence, to stabilise the level of production and achieve the desired development.

Planning Ministry announces features of North Sinai’s ‘Citizen Investment Plan’
EGP 6.8bn allocated to development of Sinai Peninsula in FY 2020/2021 plan, says Hala El-Said

Egypt’s Armed Forces neutralise 73 militants in North Sinai
Three officers, four soldiers were killed, injured during sweeping anti-terrorism operations in North Sinai

Egypt Armed Forces thwart terrorist attack in North Sinai’s Bir Al-Abd
Jihadists used four vehicles and suicide bombers in the attack, the statement added.

2 dangerous militants neutralised in North Sinai: Interior Ministry
Militants had plans to carry out attacks on occasion of 30 June Revolution anniversary, says Interior Ministry

EGP 397m in humanitarian compensation granted over 5 years to North Sinai families
North Sinai Governor submits report to Prime Minister on state agency efforts to compensate those affected by security confrontations

Armed Forces neutralise 19 militants in North Sinai operations
Five military personnel killed or injured during operations

21 terrorists killed in two North Sinai security raids: Interior Ministry
Two officers injured during raids as security forces foil attacks reportedly planned for Eid Al-Fitr, ministry says

First COVID-19 case confirmed in North Sinai
Following positive diagnosis, patient was placed in quarantine to receive medical treatment

First archaeological cave discovered in North Sinai’s Wadi El-Zolmat
The newly discovered cave, which is located in a tributary of Wadi El-Zolmat or Valley of Darkness, holds unique and diverse groups of rock engravings.

Border Guards destroy 10 tunnels, seize 318 rifles in North Sinai
A total of 966 narcotic plantations in Sinai were also eliminated

Security forces kill 17 militants in shootout in North Sinai
Militants were found in possession of arms, ammunition, explosive devices

6 militants blow up gas pipeline in North Sinai
No group immediately claimed responsibility for the incident

US Congress delegation visits North Sinai: Armed Forces
Senators inspect some ongoing national projects in Al-Arish

Ancient military base accidentally discovered in North Sinai
The alleged Roman base contains military fortune and several connected tanks believed to provide convoys with water

USAID supports North Sinai’s water services sector with $50m upon governmental request: Mission Director
Our relations now are based on respect and value after a strained period, says Carlin

Security forces kill 15 suspected militants in North Sinai: MoI
Egypt is currently battling several armed groups, concentrated mainly in Sinai

Fifteen suspected militants killed in security raid in Al-Arish
Weapons, explosive devices were confiscated during the raid

Egypt’s police forces kill group of militants in North Sinai
The statement noted that the targeted militant group was preparing to carry out a series of attacks against checkpoints affiliated to police and army forces in North Sinai.

Army officer killed in North Sinai, Rafah border crossing closed
Local media reports indicated that Gamal was killed after a sniper shot him during a military operation against militants affiliated to the Islamic State terrorist group.

Egypt’s Chief of Staff inspects security checkpoints in North Sinai
Armed Forces defuses 18 explosive devices, destroys 2 tunnels in Sinai

Ancient Roman Empire Senate unearthed near North Sinai
Discovered building contain three main amphitheatres covered with marble