Latest in Tag: Rafah Highlight
Latest in Tag: Rafah
4 military personnel killed in Sinai explosion
Three others injured after planted bomb that targeted vehicle exploded: Military spokesperson
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

A global tide of terror – from Sousse to Sinai
By Özer Khalid 1 July, 2015, will go down as one of the darkest most deeply disturbing days in Egyptian history. Wilayat Sinai (State of Sinai), an incestuous Sinai-based “Islamic State” (IS) affiliate, mercilessly massacred at least 17 brave members of the Egyptian armed forces. IS`s Wilayat Sinai orchestrated attacks on 21 security facilities and checkpoints stretching …

‘State of Sinai’ shows live footage of judges’ assassination
Just hours after video’s release, Prosecutor General Hisham Barakat died in bomb explosion

Trial to ban Hamas members from entering, leaving Egypt postponed to 2 August
Lawsuit argues members participated in attacks against Egyptian security forces

Police officer injured following explosion at his house
Explosion is fifth similar incident to occur since beginning of June

Rafah border opening extended to 5 days: Palestinian official
President Abbas intervened to “ease the burden on families” during Ramadan

Rafah border to be opened for 3 days
The border was last opened two weeks ago
Sinai activist reportedly died in military detention, army denies
Hours earlier, army described arrested suspect as “leading Brotherhood figure”

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

Hamas official warns of another possible war in Gaza
Israel launched airstrikes across Gaza in response to alleged rocket fired from the strip

Woman killed, daughter injured in Rafah shelling
Military spokesman announces discovery of 521 tunnels along border with Gaza
2 women killed in unidentified North Sinai shelling
Incident occurred same day an injured conscript was shot dead during his transferral to hospital
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
Top-ranking Al-Arish police official shot, injured by sniper
Earlier incident saw police station attacked Sunday killing at least five policemen, civilians and damaging houses in vicinity

174 killed, over 600 injured in Q1 2015
North Sinai “bloodiest zone” in over 1,000 violent events across Egypt at beginning of 2015, says Democracy Index

Sisi State vs Sinai State
Five months ago, after another massive attack, Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi declared the situation to be an existential struggle. Months later, Al-Sisi is a student in desperate need of a Sinai strategy tutorial. North Sinai experienced three attacks on 12 April: the first, left six dead in an IED attack on an Egyptian personnel carrier, the second …

North Sinai residents’ daily suffering: Curfew, displacement, lack of access to services
“Many innocents disappear following arbitrary arrests,” says Sinai-based politician

More families evacuate Gaza borders in North Sinai
Local residents shed light on security state’s impacts on everyday life

2 conscripts killed, 7 others injured in Sheikh Zuweid explosion
‘State of Sinai’ claimed latest attack

State proceeds with Gaza border evacuation process
Compensations for displaced families, business owners and local civil organisation, state media report
Army operations continue, as well as civilian deaths
Over 300 militants killed since beginning of February, according to military spokesman
Officer killed in North Sinai’s Rafah
“State of Sinai” claim Al-Arish attacks on Tuesday

3 conscripts killed, 3 others injured in Sheikh Zuweid explosion
North Sinai governor to disburse EGP 448,000 for families harmed as a result of 29 January explosion
70 militants killed in North Sinai
Among the dead is “State of Sinai” leader Ashraf Moussa, says military spokesman

Rafah border to open on 9, 10 March
The border will be opened under the supervision of Palestinian Authority Presidential Guards, say Palestinian and Israeli media outlets
More militants killed during army operations in North Sinai
Armed forces targeted militants in Rafah and Sheikh Zuweid