Latest in Tag: Sinai Highlight
Latest in Tag: Sinai
High-ranking Italian delegation visits Sharm El-Sheikh, praises security performance there
The delegation considers security measures undertaken in Sharm El-Sheikh more powerful than that applied in some European countries, state-run newspaper says
Third field army kills leading figure in “Sinai Province” during operation in central Sinai
The “Sinai Province” leading figure killed has recently assassinated five security conscripts in central Sinai following their return from vacations
“Martyr’s Right” sweeping operation led to the death of 500 militants in Sinai: Head of Military Intelligence
Army and police forces foiled establishments of extremist Islamic province inside Sheikh Zuweid in 2015, says head of Military Intelligence
Third field army kills 3 militants in central Sinai during sweeping operation
The sweeping operation has been conducted with support of air forces, says army spokesperson
Israel warns its citizens of visiting Sinai Peninsula
The Israeli counter-terrorism authority expects terrorist attacks and has raised the risk level in the Sinai Peninsula
11/11 was scheme to plunge Egypt into chaos: Al-Sisi
Egypt’s president and head of British secret intelligence service stressed importance of enhancing security cooperation to combat high rate of terrorist attacks
Court upholds second death sentence for Adel Habara
The death sentence is final, but the execution is subject to the presidency’s approval
6 ‘Sinai Province’ militants killed during security sweep in Al-Arish
The militants had opened fire against security forces during operations on IS stationing points, says local journalist
Death toll increases to 11 in Sinai attack, 2 others still missing
The death toll increased after three more bodies were discovered
8 soldiers killed in ambush on checkpoint in Sinai
This would be the highest death toll since October, when 14 soldiers were killed after a checkpoint was attacked
Operation Martyr’s Right reaches ‘decisive’ stage in ending terrorism in Sinai: armed forces
Militant group “Sinai Province” publishes photos of recently assassinated major colonel’s personal belongings
Russian plane crash occurred after internal overpressure: IAC
The Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC), the official Russian aviation authority, said in a statement Monday that the crash of the Russian Metrojet aircraft in Egypt last year occurred due to an internal factor, according to the analysis and examination of the wreckage. The IAC determined that the outer shell of the aircraft had undergone “high …
Egypt commemorates Russian plane crash after 1 year amid promises of direct flights resuming
Egyptians showed compassion from the very first moments of the crash, says Russian ambassador
National Company for Sinai Development to receive applications for EGP 600m subscribed share capital
The company will list its shares in the stock market within two years; only residents of Sinai and the Suez Canal provinces may subscribe
UK tries to make up for burying explosives in Egypt’s western desert
Ambassador John Casson said UK allocated $10m to remove landmines in Egypt
IED explosion leaves 2 police officers dead in Al-Arish
The violence in North Sinai continue as the army claims it is intensifying attacks against militants
Cabinet meeting to discuss security situation in Sinai
Armed forces kill six militants in a joint security attack against militants in Sheikh Zuwaid
Army kills 19 militants, destroys 31 stationing points on 3rd day of retaliation
One army personnel member was martyred during Monday’s operations, says army spokesperson
Army announces launch of wide-reaching retaliation operation against IS in North Sinai
The first day of ground operations left 18 militants and three army personnel dead, says army spokesperson
12 army conscripts killed in deadly checkpoint attack in North Sinai
The army conducted a swift counter-attack, three-hour ongoing airstrikes, which was deemed successful, despite questions raised about the accuracy of the locales
Anonymous militants shoot at Bedouin woman, citizen in Sheikh Zuweid
“Sinai Province” continues its claim of imposing Islamic authority on North Sinai residents
Labour strikes in Sinai, Menoufiya echo economic demands
Workers in two private companies demanded an increase in salaries and better safety measures
Ammaq publishes statistics of attacks against army, police in North Sinai
Ammaq agency stated that ‘Sinai Province’ killed 35 army and police conscripts throughout the past three months
3 police officers and a taxi driver killed in armed attack in Al-Arish
Militants used a car and opened fire on a taxi transporting the officers, says Interior Ministry
‘Sinai Province’ continues to kidnap and kill citizens in North Sinai
The IS-affiliated group kidnaps citizens, kills them over “charges” of espionage with the army, says local journalist
Police officer dies, 2 injured in gunmen attack in Sinai
Militant attacks have been targeting officers and conscripts in North Sinai since 2013
Conscript killed in violent clashes near Sheikh Zuweid police station
Militants believed to be affiliated with IS attacked the police station in Sinai, says local journalist
Two army officers, police conscripts killed in different militant attacks in Sinai
IED attack targeted an army vehicle in central Sinai at the same time clashes were occurring in Rafah
How did we allow a bomb to eliminate the tourism sector?
Weak marketing, indirect communications with the European tourism decision-makers are the main causes behind the industry’s flailing recovery, experts say
‘Sinai Province’ militants target army patrol in Sheikh Zuweid
The IS-affiliated group says its attack left conscripts and officers injured, but a local journalist denies these claims