Latest in Tag: Sinai Highlight
Latest in Tag: Sinai
Conscript killed in militant attack on checkpoint in Rafah
Security campaign detonates IEDs on a near daily basis, says state media
Tourism awaiting recovery after a two-year decline
Tourism revenue declined from $7.3bn in 2014 to $6.1bn in 2015 after the inflow of Russian, European tourists came to a halt
National Defence Council discusses Armed Forces’ 2016/17 budget
Al-Sisi headed the meeting in which an array of topics was discussed including terrorism in Sinai
Armed Forces thwart bombing in Rafah
One takfiri killed and another injured while trying to plant an IED to target security forces, says Armed Forces statement
No response from Egypt on airport security proposals: Russian official
The Egyptian side is taking the Russian recommendations seriously, says Neradko
Egypt in a monopoly of information
Day after day, there are more signs demonstrating the lack of any willingness on the Egyptian state’s part to even remotely apply the principles of freedom of information that are stipulated in Egypt’s Constitution. Between measures like media gags, cracking down on civil society organisations, delegitimising international human rights reports and official statements that ask …
Nuweiba-Taba Investors Association launches conference to attract international, domestic tourism
Chairman of the Nuweiba-Taba Investors Association Samy Soliman the region will be the main gate to attracting international tourism to Egypt
Armed Forces kill 85 alleged militants in Sinai
This comes as part of the ongoing Martyr’s Right operation
Parliament members approve state of emergency in Sinai
Earlier on Monday, Minister of Defence Sedki Sobhi met with parliament members to discuss the country’s military issues
Chief of Staff Mahmoud Hegazy in New York for official visit
US role in Sinai peacekeeping mission expected to be part of discussions
Leading tribal figure assassinated by militants in North Sinai
‘Sinai Province’ assassinated El-Fawkhriya tribe member for informing police of group’s activities, say residents
MFO denies being attacked on Monday
Army says the source of the shelling is unidentified
Germany’s Transportation Ministry lifts embargo on luggage shipments from Sharm El-Sheikh
The decision is based on a recommendation from the German experts that reviewed security in Sharm El Sheikh Airport in March
IS shows alleged footage of downed Russian plane in Sinai
Video by IS-affiliates in Iraq urges Sinai tribes to join Jihadists
German ambassador astonished by security’s storming of Press Syndicate
The lack of respect for human rights will negatively affect investment and stability, says German Ambassador to Egypt
Tourists from North Africa cannot visit Egypt due to visa restrictions: Egyptian Travel Agencies Association chairperson
Egypt’s over-reliance on European tourism still lingers, while Arab tourists would be more profitable amid the current crisis
79 protestors referred to trial on Saturday, 48 of them released
Defendants, including juveniles, are charged with protesting without permission in Dokki
Sinai Development Agency invested EGP3.8bn in H1 FY 2015/2016
Egypt proposed $1.5bn worth of development projects in Sinai to Arab financial institutions in December 2015
Security forces lock down routes to protest hubs
Heightened security measurements outside press, doctors syndicates
At least 3 policemen killed, 8 injured in Sinai attack
Security forces’ vehicle targeted Wednesday in Sheikh Zuwaid
US ready to replace ‘hundreds’ of MFO troops in Sinai with remote monitoring system
The suggestion was discussed with Egyptian and Israeli officials
Sanafir, Trian islands officially included in Saudi regional waters
Egypt’s cabinet announces that two islands near the Sinai Peninsula will now fall in the possession of Saudi Arabia
US, Israel, Egypt consider restructuring Multinational Force mission in Sinai
The purpose of the MFO is to ensure the implementation of the peace treaty. The force includes troops from the US, Egyptian, and Israeli armies
‘Sinai Province’ claims it killed 15 soldiers using explosives
Army launches its largest operation against the IS affiliates, no civilian deaths in army’s last attack, says military expert
Peacekeeping in Sinai: a change in the cards
Closure of remote sites hints at adaptation to the MFO mission
Family of missing officer in Sinai demands prompt investigation
It is still unclear whether he was kidnapped or went missing in action, says officer’s brother
13 policemen and soldiers killed in Al-Arish attack
Thirteen policemen and soldiers were killed on Saturday night in an attack that targeted a security checkpoint in Sinai’s Al-Arish. The Ministry of Interior announced that a mortar attack targeted Al-Safa checkpoint, killing two police officers, a policeman and 10 soldiers. A different narrative came from the “Sinai Province”, who claimed responsibility for the …
Russia mulls resuming direct flights to Egypt
Russia’s top diplomat has announced Moscow’s intentions to resume flights to Egypt after 2015’s aviation tragedy. Metrojet, the downed aircraft’s operator, was banned from undertaking domestic and international flights.
‘Sinai Province’ publishes ‘video evidence’ of Sinai attacks
The group published documentation, purportedly of an IED attack on an armoured tank and a raid on armed forces’ checkpoint
Clashes in North Sinai kill 1 officer, 12 alleged IS-affiliates
“Sinai Province” broadcasts footage of suicide operations against security checkpoints