Latest in Tag: North Sinai Highlight
Latest in Tag: North Sinai
Germany lifts South Sinai travel warning
German citizens are no longer warned against travelling by land in South Sinai
‘Islamic State’ affiliates claim parades in North Sinai
Parades have taken place, security forces do not step in, says North Sinai resident
173 militants killed in army operations during February
Armed forces announce results of collective operations targeting militants in North Sinai
Egypt dubs Hamas ‘terrorist organisation’
Court rules in favour of lawyers claiming Hamas kills security personnel, despite Hamas representatives having visited Cairo in August for talks with Israel
Officer killed, another injured in tunnel collapse
“State of Sinai” posts photos of destroyed houses allegedly following armed forces operations in North Sinai
8 militants killed, 12 injured in North Sinai
Sinai-based group claims series of attacks over past month targeting checkpoints, military vehicles and personnel
Militants distribute threatening leaflets in North Sinai: Residents
Leafleting has been ongoing for months, where militants call on people to join them
EGP 93m disbursed for Sinai’s ‘second phase’ families
Amount given to families who resided in 313 houses recently demolished
2 conscripts injured in Rafah attack
The armed assailants were unidentified
Egypt fights IS: What are the options?
Decision lies between joining US-led coalition and possible Italy-led European regional coalition
2,500 metre tunnel found in North Sinai
Armed forces discover longest tunnel linking Gaza with Sinai
Militant insurgency, curfew will restrict electoral process: Sinai political parties
When asked about how the current insurgency will affect the electoral process, Hasona added that it will have a negative effect on both the voters and the candidates. “In tribal communities, discussion sessions usually take place after sunset.
2 injured during Sheikh Zuweid police station attack
Militant group Ajnad Masr claim killing of police officer during Friday attack at Ain Shams police station
Conscript injured, 3 militants killed in North Sinai
Militants swear vengeance whilst armed forces aim to “eliminate terrorism”
4 suspects arrested in North Sinai
The arrests come within military counterinsurgency operations following 29 January attack
Al-Arish gas pipeline explodes for 28th time
Tuesday witnessed a number of explosions throughout Egypt
Al-Arish residents to stand in solidarity with army
Many residents living near the area of Thursday’s attack on security facilities moved, says Al-Arish resident
Final verdict for Mohamed Morsi due 16 May
Ex-president and 35 Muslim Brotherhood leaders accused in “espionage trial”
This is why you agreed to support me in fighting terrorism: Al-Sisi
Sinai attacks will not be last, says president following series of operations in North Sinai
North Sinai residents to go through with open strike against curfew hours
Citizens plan to boycott elections and file lawsuit as they fear protests, says Al-Karamah party member in Sinai
North Sinai political, civil groups demand lift of curfew hours
Warnings of open strikes and electoral boycotts if ignored by government
Cabinet extends North Sinai curfew by further 3 months
Curfew was scheduled to end on 25 January
Security challenges still major concern
Despite optimistic assessments from armed forces, situation remains volatile
Egypt to attend London summit on strategies to defeat ISIS
Foreign ministry says it wants to ‘counter the negative image of Islam’ internationally
North Sinai roadside bomb injures 4 army personnel
‘State of Sinai’ militants post new propaganda photos alleging attacks on armed forces
7 militants killed following death of police officer
Seven ‘State of Sinai’ members were killed during armed forces’ operations in North Sinai, five of whom allegedly participated in the kidnapping and killing of police officer Ayman Al-Desouky. The other two were found while observing security personnel in Rafah and Sheikh Zuweid, as announced by the military spokesman Wednesday. The armed forces further …
North Sinai mortar attack injures 2 policemen day after IED kills army sergeant
Latest disturbance comes amongst almost daily violence in restive region
Suspect charged with ‘threatening diplomats’ in Egypt referred to court
Embassies recently froze their activities over unspecified ‘security threats’
Militants bomb Sinai gas pipeline for 27th time
Egypt’s gas exports to Jordan dropped dramatically in 2014 due to militant attacks
Five ‘State of Sinai’ militants killed in Sharqeya raid: Ministry of Interior
The suspects allegedly planned to carry out major terrorist attacks in coming days