Latest in Tag: Sinai Highlight
Latest in Tag: Sinai

9 Muslim Brotherhood members arrested in North Sinai
âState of Sinaiâ claimed IED explosion targeting a military vehicle Sunday
Court sentences 3 to death for âconspiringâ with Al-Qaeda
Convicts planned terrorist operations against officers in Sinai, court says

Security crackdown kills 20 âtakfirisâ in North Sinai
Militants used bases to launch attacks against army and police, say security sources
Egyptian soldiers killed in Ivory Coast car crash
Number of deceased will not be announced, says military spokesperson

Al-Arish gas pipeline explodes for 28th time
Tuesday witnessed a number of explosions throughout Egypt
Endowments ministry stands in solidarity with armed forces
Demonstration to be a civilised model for opinion expression, says minister

2 minor explosions in Cairo, Alexandria
Tuesday morning saw two explosives dismantled in Cairo Airport

Crossing Egypt on 2 wheels
From Cairo to Siwa, a biker recalls the best memories of his life
Intensifying pre-emptive attacks needed in Sinai: Analysts
New joint command gives more control over fighting units, says security expert

Security analyst speculates âstabilityâ in North Sinai
Al-Sisi’s speech marks the importance of people’s awareness and support of the Egyptian army, says analyst

âWe have to consider human rightsâ: Al-Sisi
President mourns Shaimaa Al-Sabbagh, vows to prosecute offender

New joint command erected in Sinai to counter terrorism
Al-Sisi promotes and appoints Lieutenant General Osama Askar to head the new command

Al-Arish National Museum damaged in Sinai attacks
Al-Arish National Museum is one of the few antiquities holders in North Sinai where there are lots of monuments from the Pharaonic period, Graeco-Roman era, drawings of the Coptic and Islamic antiques.

Sisi: Sinking Sinai
If a shaken public – and rest assured, based on many indications, the public is both shaken and angry – is to trust that its leaders have a rational, well-constructed plan there must be both transparency and accountability
In Pictures: Families of Sinai attack victims attend military funeral at Almaza military airport in Cairo
Militant group âState of Sinaiâ claimed the most recent North Sinai attack that took place Thursday evening, targeting military and interior ministry facilities, in a Friday statement providing details about the implementation of the attack. High profile officials gathered at the Almaza military airport Friday to attend the funeral of a number of the deceased. Daily New Egypt documented some moments …

âState of Sinaiâ claim hundreds of killings in Sinai attacks
Numbers will not be announced, says military spokesman

High accident rates threaten Red Sea tourism: Ministry official
Accident rates increased 200% over the past four years due to lack of ministerial oversight on diving and other tourist services

Demolition of Rafah continues in 2nd phase of Gaza buffer zone
Compensation for displaced families yet to be announced, according to North Sinai governor

Al-Sisi celebrates Police Day, days ahead of 25 January anniversary
President announced killing of 208 militants in âfight against terrorismâ

Verdict to designate Al-Qassam Brigades as terrorist organisation postponed to 31 January
Lawsuit argued group participated in âterrorist operationsâ in Egypt

Sinai safari trips require downgraded security and lower fees: Tourism company head
Trips in region suffer from lengthy licensing waiting periods and high fees

Al-Sisi, political parties conclude 2nd meeting
Al-Sisi rejects suggestions to amend Protest Law, says politician

Police officer kidnapped in North Sinai found dead
‘State of Sinai’ militants claim to be providing financial support to displaced Rafah residents

13 alleged members of Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis referred to court for killing policemen
Charges include joining banned organisation and possessing weapons
âWe are perfectly equipped for waging warâ: Ajnad Misr video
Militant leader says â30 June helped us convince people that the only way out is through Jihadâ

Rafah evacuation continues, amid efforts to destroy all Gaza tunnels
Second phase of ‘buffer zone’ plan starts Thursday, says North Sinai governor
Egyptian ISIS leader found dead: Syrian Observatory
The militant’s head was reportedly separated from his body

11 militants killed, 2 tunnels destroyed in North Sinai
Armed forces thwarted an attempt to bomb Sheikh Zuweid police station

North Sinai mortar attack injures 2 policemen day after IED kills army sergeant
Latest disturbance comes amongst almost daily violence in restive region
NGOs’ reports slam judicial, security and economic system of 2014
“Decisions that affect the entire populations are made in a legislative vacuum, without transparency and in the absence of accountability mechanisms,” says EIPR