Latest in Tag: North Sinai Highlight
Latest in Tag: North Sinai
Survey for Sinai buffer zone’s third phase completed for evacuation
First and second phase of buffer zone covered a total of 1km
NCHR heads to North Sinai to identify residents’ needs
The National Council for Human Rights’ (NCHR) committee headed to North Sinai on Tuesday, to visit families residing in areas as Sheikh Zuweid and Al-Arish to identify their needs. Rafah, East Al-Arish and Sheikh Zuweid are the areas witnessing the most frequent clashes between army personnel and North Sinai militants known as “State of Sinai”. …
1 policeman killed, 3 others injured in Fayoum
Injured were transferred to hospital for treatment
Army kills 88 in North Sinai raids
The dead are allegedly ‘suspected militants’
Bomb explodes in Al-Arish
Israeli media cite IDF source as describing “State of Sinai” as “most effective” radical militant franchise in region
Army declares emergency as 2 suspects escape in Sinai
Military declares foiling trafficking mission by militant group
Conscript killed close to Sheikh Zuweid police station: Security source
The incident occurred during clashes in Sheikh Zuweid between security forces and militants
‘State of Sinai’ claims responsibility for Rafah attack
Four military personnel were killed and three others were injured, according to military spokesman
4 military personnel killed in Sinai explosion
Three others injured after planted bomb that targeted vehicle exploded: Military spokesperson
Foreign Minister visits Saudi Arabia for talks on regional issues
“There were no meetings with Hamas, we support Egypt’s stance towards them,” says Saudi FM
22 militants killed in North Sinai: Armed forces
On the same day, Sinai militants attacked naval vessel and Ajnad Misr militants launched Roxy Square bombing
Military thwarts car bomb attack on Suez Road, militants claim otherwise
Hundreds of militants have been killed since the beginning of July, say armed forces statements
Implementation of Sinai-Gaza buffer zone’s third phase still undecided: North Sinai governor’s office
Armed forces kill two militants driving vehicle carrying ammunition
New anti-terrorism law seen as setback to press freedom, to the benefit of ‘terrorists’
Public will adopt views of terrorism-supporting media amid absence of official information, says Al-Shorouk newspaper chief editor
Rate of Egyptians leaving country increases 17% in 2014
“I left Egypt because I realised that I couldn’t find a decent job in my field, without having connections,” says one immigrant
241 militants killed since July: Military spokesman
Many Sheikh Zuweid residents are relocating following Wednesday clashes
32 terrorist attacks in 5 days over 30 June anniversary: RCSS
“Lone wolves” are terrorists that geographically move and connect with others, says report
Students detained 15 days for managing ‘anti-security’ social media pages
Police lists renowned campaign for detainees amongst “criminal pages”
205 killed in North Sinai military operations in 3 days
President Al-Sisi blames media for sending “misleading” Sinai image to local and foreign public
Situation in North Sinai stabilises
A Sheikh Zuweid resident, requesting anonymity, told Daily News Egypt that the situation is currently better, and that the army is frequently combing the area.
Sinai attacks will negatively impact Rafah border opening: Hamas leader
After “Islamic State” affiliates in North Sinai staged major attacks on North Sinai checkpoints they fired rocket at Israeli city of Ashkelon
‘We are under siege’: Sheikh Zuweid police officer
Dozens killed in major clashes in North Sinai between army and “State of Sinai” militants
Despite mounting attacks, observers do not offer damning assessment of security
Analysts say security has deteriorated but Egypt’s security forces will not lose control
We are under siege; town has not fallen so far: Colonel Soliman
Clashes between army personnel and militants erupted Wednesday morning at Sheikh Zuweid police station, numbers of casualties remain undetermined
Update: Intensive Sheikh Zuweid clashes continue, reports of civilian deaths
More explosions occur in Sheikh Zuweid, whilst reports of deaths are still conflicting
Intensifying clashes kill dozens of army soldiers, militants in Sinai
Conflicting reports on the number of deaths circulate in media outlets
Man shot dead in Al-Arish
North Sinai governor orders compensation for victims of Monday explosion
2 dead, 13 injured in bomb attack on Transport Authority staff
Explosion coincides with assassination of Prosecutor General ahead of 30 June anniversary
‘State of Sinai’ shows live footage of judges’ assassination
Just hours after video’s release, Prosecutor General Hisham Barakat died in bomb explosion
2 militants killed, 14 arrested: State media
Egypt/Gaza border to open for three days starting Tuesday