Latest in Tag: Sinai Highlight
Latest in Tag: Sinai
Russian asserts full support for Egypt in combating terrorism in Sinai
Egypt is looking to obtaining state-of-the-art Russian weaponry, says Russian defence ministerÂ
4 soldiers injured in North Sinai attack
Army foils several militant attacks in Rafah, Sheikh Zuweid
The economic toll of the new age of terrorism
In the wake of the recent attack in Nice, the ongoing battle against Islamic State (IS) insurgency in Sinai and Sirte, and the feelings of shock, confusion, and uncertainty that ensue, we must raise the question: what is the real price of terrorism? The attack in Nice is the latest in a string …
International experts to begin assembling Russian aeroplane wreckage
The Ministry of Civil Aviation announced the arrival of the Russians and Germans on Monday
Police, army officer assassinated in central Al-Arish
Anonymous militants opened fire on the officers’ private car, according to sourcesÂ
Another Russian delegation to visit Egypt, evaluate security measures in airports
The resumption of direct flights between Russia and Egypt is simply “a matter of time”, says civil aviation minister
6 police personnel injured in IED attack in Al-Arish
Six police officers were injured on Friday in an attack that targeted a security convoy in Al-Arish, North Sinai. The attack took place in western Al-Arish as an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by unidentified assailants detonated when the police patrol was on the move. Islamic State-affiliate, Sinai Province, is believed to be responsible for …
Army foils attack against checkpoint in Sheikh Zuweid
Militant attacks army checkpoint with truck bomb, says army spokesperson
2 civilians killed in North Sinai amid clashes between army, militants
North Sinai residents facing daily threats due to security turbulence
Poverty rate rises while solutions are lacking, low-income citizens in Upper Egypt, Sinai most affected: experts
The Central Agency for Public Mobilisation and Statistics (CAPMAS) announced that the percentage of the population under the poverty line jumped from 26.3% in 2012/2013 to 27.8% in 2014/2015. With every price increase the government announces, low-income citizens in Egypt are greatly harmed and left wondering how to deal with the increasing challenges present in …
Turkish Airlines to resume flights to Sharm El-Sheikh in September
The suspension of flights came after the downing of a Russian aeroplane in Sinai in October 2015
Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis leader killed in North Sinai: Armed Forces
45 other militants were killed in an airstrike south and southwest of Al-Arish, says spokesperson
North Sinai Security Director survives Interior Ministry reshuffle
Security forces reportedly thwarted an attack on a checkpoint, killing 16 alleged militants
Bright Sky Travel expects 50% decline in tourist arrivals to Egypt in 2016: chairperson
Blue Sky Group will begin marketing campaigns in Eastern Europe, especially in Poland and the Czech Republic during the coming period
Counter-terrorism commander asserts full control in Sinai despite daily attacks
Army landed knockout blow at terrorism, says Askar
High-ranking police officer killed in Al-Arish
Sinai Province published photos of the assassinated officer’s seized car and weapons
Egypt invites Russia to assess airport security for resumption of flights
Minister of Civil Aviation was informed of expected security cooperation protocol during visit to Russia
Police vehicle explosion injures 4 in Al-Arish, clashes kill 5 militants in Sheikh Zuweid
The state of emergency has been extended in order to continue counter-terrorism measures
Sinai Province claims responsibility for killing army general
The martyr was a colonel, not brigadier general or central Sinai’s military ruler as rumoured, says army media office            Â
Police general, conscript killed in North Sinai explosion
The victims have been identified as brigadier general Ahmed Kamal Mahmous, 49, and conscript Kirollos Wahib Fahmy, 21.
Armed Forces kill 14 militants and arrest 12 others
This came during the continuation of Operation Martyr’s Right
Sinai Province blasts government facility in Al-Arish
El-Sabil village local municipality headquarters was blasted after the army used it as base for counter attacks, says resident
Police officer killed in North Sinai by unknown assailants
This comes amid a string of other attacks that have taken place in recent weeks
2 children killed, 1 injured in North Sinai attack
Mortar shell “mistakenly” attacks civilians’ house in Rafah
Priest shot dead in North Sinai by anonymous gunmen
In a different incident, an explosion killed a police conscript and injured three others in Al-Arish
Army launches airstrikes targeting IS militants in North Sinai
Strikes targeted sites close to civilians causing no injuries or casualties, says resident
2 conscripts killed in IED attack in Sheikh Zuweid
IED targeted an armored vehicle while it was sweeping the area for militants, says journalist
6 policemen injured in IED attack in central Sinai
IED explosion targets police armoured vehicle, injuring officer and five conscripts, sources say
Police officer killed in IED attack in central Sinai
The IED targeted a police vehicle and killed a police officer and injured a police corporal, sources say
2 police officers killed in their homes in North Sinai
Anonymous gunmen attacked their houses, says Interior Ministry