Latest in Tag: security Highlight
Latest in Tag: security
Taxi drivers protest new tax
Taxi drivers blocked the 6th of October Bridge in Cairo in protest of new tax and lack of security
Police hit the streets of Port Said again
After more than two weeks of absence from patrolling the streets of the canal city, police officers in Port Said return to duty
Two Tourists kidnapped in South Sinai
A Norwegian and an Israeli were kidnapped by masked gunmen in Dahab, South Sinai
Al-Jamaa Al-Islamiya security initiative extends to Aswan
New security initiative will not intervene in citizens’ freedoms or infringe upon their privacy
Al-Jamaa Al-Islamiya security committees active in Assiut
āPopular committeesā to maintain security during policemen strike
Minister of interior in Riyadh
Council of Arab Ministers of Interior holds its 30th conference to discuss combating terrorism and drugs
Interior Minister holds meetings with top officials
The meetings come days after members of Central Security Forces resort to strikes
Egypt less safe tourist destination than Pakistan, Yemen and Chad: WEF
Plunges ten places in World Economic Forumās Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index
Brotherhood tells police to seize āhistoric chanceā
Muslim Brotherhood and FJP call on police to confront āthugsā to wipe clean chequered past
Rioting ultras and striking police officers may ease security reform
By James M. Dorsey The fallout of last yearās death of more than 70 football fans in a politically-loaded stadium riot has brought the need for reform of Egyptās Mubarak-era law enforcement and judiciary to a head with football supporters in Egyptian cities protesting the verdicts of those accused of inciting the incident, and security …
Egypt to reopen Somalia embassy
Decision made after Egyptian foreign minister went to Somalia for āhistoric tripā
Police officers continue strike
Striking police officers demand ministerās resignation and better armament
Port Said Director of security replaced
Top security official replaced by the deputy police chief of Port Said following days of deadly clashes between police and protesters
Aftermath of the unrest
Clashes continue in Port Said while the restive governorate of Daqahleya remains relatively calm
Officials finally react to Mansoura clashes
Qandil orders investigations, security chief holds press conference as clashes continue
Review: Morsiās son and bearded policemen explored in columns
Commentaries in several newspapers have analysed Islamist policemenās demands that they should be allowed to grow beards. Despite arguing that it is part of their basic human rights, many writers believe that the move might contribute to potential sectarian strives.On another note, some commentators have discussed Morsiās sonās offensive attitude to a security guard at …
In Pictures: Violence around Semiramis Hotel
Parts of the main entrance of Semiramis Intercontinental Hotel were destroyed following violent clashes that took place around the hotel since Friday. Security forces arrested 28 people accused of carrying out an attack on Semiramis Intercontinental Hotel early morning Tuesday. The hotel announced Tuesday afternoon that it was temporarily closing for security reasons. āWe hope …
Blockheads
The genius of turning the Black Bloc into the new enemy is how perfect they are for it
Review: Columnists criticise presidency and violence
Opinion writers have condemned the presidency for its passive reaction towards the violence that continues to take place in many Egyptian cities. Although President Mohamed Morsy has called for dialogue with a number of political figures after addressing the nation in a televised speech on Sunday evening, more than one writer has placed the full …
Heavy tear gas fired at Maspero protesters
The Central Security Forces used excessive tear gas to disperse protesters
Fire at the Zoo
Giza Zoo security prevent admission following fire
Protesters and security clash at Alexandria court
Three protesters detained amid claims of security services violence while police verdict is due
Hamas plans to build industrial city near Egyptian border
Local manufacturing in Gaza could decrease Egyptian exports, expert warns
Al-Sadat metro attacked
Masked men attempt to close down metro station
Ahmed Shafiq shouts against the wind
Former presidential candidate tells Egyptians to focus on national security
Ministry of Antiquities sit-in violently dispersed
Protesters demanding employment attacked by ministry security
No evidence that rocket attack on Israel came from Sinai
May have been fired from Gaza
All quiet in the Sinai as military intensifies security
Peninsula covered in military units from the north and police in the south
Egypt hosts African Union conference
Transforming African peace and security
Rebel Economy Wrap
Gulf arms sales, James Bond’s villain, fire EFG CEOs?