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

Fitch confirms Egyptās “B” rating, outlook is stable
Budget deficit expected to decrease to 11.6% of GDP in FY15, in comparison to the 17.5% of GDP recorded in FY14, Fitch noted

Police officer injured following explosion at his house
Explosion is fifth similar incident to occur since beginning of JuneĀ
Explosion targets electricity pylon in Fayoum
The explosion severely damaged pylon, leaving no injuries
7 militants killed in armed forces’ pre-emptive strikeĀ Ā
Explosion occurred in Al-Arish killing police officer and injuring three conscripts

Rafah border opening extension sign of improving relations with Egypt: Hamas leader
Border between Gaza and Egypt is open for seven consecutive days, until Friday, for first time since Morsi’s ousterĀ
Police officerās house bombed, 2 others set ablaze in Al-Arish
The attacks took place in different areas in Al-Arish, leaving no casualtiesĀ
1 militant killed, 2 injured at North Sinai checkpoint attack
No security forces were injured or killed during attack, says military spokesman
Sinai activist reportedly died in military detention, army denies
Hours earlier, army described arrested suspect as āleading Brotherhood figureā

141 killings, 393 arrests in Sinai: Armed forces report
Letter allegedly by terrorist expresses regret for killing innocents in the name of religionĀ

NCHR report condemns Sinai terrorism, Muslim Brotherhood
Despite condemning pre-trial detention and military trials, journalists say report ātoo gentleā on state authorities

Egypt ranks joint-3rd for attacks on hotels in 2015
Januaryās mass attack in North Sinai which struck military hotel puts Egypt into third place
Top-ranking policeman killed, another injured in explosion
The explosion occurred in the surroundings of an Al-Arish police station

Rafah border crossing to be opened on 26-27 May
Border was last opened in March
2 women killed in unidentified North Sinai shelling
Incident occurred same day an injured conscript was shot dead during his transferral to hospital
3 bomb explosions cause Aswan power outage
A further bomb was found in the same place and dismantled
Trial sessions ceased in Al-Arish court complex, to be transferred to IsmailiaĀ
Supreme Judicial Council decides to secure all judges following emergency meeting
Hamas calls verdict on Palestinians in Morsi trial ‘shocking’, ‘sad’
“Some were martyrs of resistance a long time ago,” says Hamas spokesperson
Presidency mourns judges killed in armed North Sinai attack
Attack on judges should make them more determined to pursue justice, says Al-Sisi
3 judges killed, 2 others injured hours after Morsi’s death sentence
Reports on the death of the fourth circulated in North Sinai, says resident
4 army soldiers killed in Rafah
Four army soldiers were killed in a bomb explosion in the area of Taweel Al-Amir in Rafah on the Sinai peninsula. The soldiers had gone to the area after they received information about the presence of seven explosive devices. They were able to find six of them, however the last one exploded killing four of …

At least 3 civilians killed in North Sinai road-side explosion
Bombing took place at same time Defence and Interior Ministers visit North Sinai’s security sites

Defence, interior ministers visit North Sinai’s security forces
Defence minister urges security forces to maintain vigilance and readiness to face potential threats
We are on the right track despite challenges: Al-Sisi
The President tackled a broad range of topics including terrorism, corruption, media and relations with neighbouring countries
‘State of Sinai’ releases video threatening security forces and collaborators
Video arrives 2 days after North Sinai’s tribes announced their support of the army

North Sinai militants have already decreased operations: Al-Tarabeen member
Tribes in restive peninsula gathered Sunday to announce support for army and Egyptian state
2 conscripts dead in North Sinai following militant attack
The military spokesperson announced killings of at least 700 militants since October

Armed forces, āState of Sinaiā continue social media warfare
Armed forces announced thwarting of Sheikh Zuweid attack, “State of Sinai” claim injuring 14 in Rafah checkpoint attack
4 injured in Al-Arish bomb explosion
Sinai-based militants claim responsibility for the attack
Al-Tarabeen tribe aids armed forces with militantsā arrests
The tribe announced its stance against Sinai-based militants

North Sinai tribe retaliates for memberās death
āState of Sinaiā are said to have killed Al-Tarabeen tribe member for allegedly being army informant