Latest in Tag: state of Sinai Highlight
Latest in Tag: state of Sinai

8 militants killed, 12 injured in North Sinai
Sinai-based group claims series of attacks over past month targeting checkpoints, military vehicles and personnel
Militants distribute threatening leaflets in North Sinai: Residents
Leafleting has been ongoing for months, where militants call on people to join them
Media gag imposed on Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis trial
Group pledged allegiance to āIslamic Stateā, changed name to āState of Sinaiā

2 conscripts injured in Rafah attack
The armed assailants were unidentified

Egypt, Libya launched 8 airstrikes on āIslamic Stateā targets: Libyan PM
Libyan prime minister confirms continuation of airstrikes against āIslamic Stateā on Libyan territories

Egypt fights IS: What are the options?
Decision lies between joining US-led coalition and possible Italy-led European regional coalition

Egypt, Libya jointly retaliate against āIslamic Stateā targets
Air strikes implemented in coordination with Libyan Air Force in response to killing of 21 Copts in Libya
Conscript injured, 3 militants killed in North Sinai
Militants swear vengeance whilst armed forces aim to “eliminate terrorism”

9 Muslim Brotherhood members arrested in North Sinai
āState of Sinaiā claimed IED explosion targeting a military vehicle Sunday
Bomb dismantled in Alexandria
This is the latest of several bombs discovered lately across Egypt

Al-Arish residents to stand in solidarity with army
Many residents living near the area of Thursdayās attack on security facilities moved, says Al-Arish resident
Final verdict for Mohamed Morsi due 16 May
Ex-president and 35 Muslim Brotherhood leaders accused in āespionage trialā

This is why you agreed to support me in fighting terrorism: Al-Sisi
Sinai attacks will not be last, says president following series of operations in North Sinai
Bombs go off in Qaliubiya, Alexandria, Suez and Port Said
Explosions continue despite ongoing security operations to counter insurgency

3 militants killed in North Sinai, 68 others arrested
Armed forces post 40 photos of military operations against insurgents

North Sinai political, civil groups demand lift of curfew hours
Warnings of open strikes and electoral boycotts if ignored by government
1 killed, 2 injured in Alexandria bomb blast
Several explosive devices found across Egypt

North Sinai militants kill civilians, shoot police conscript
Nine bodies with gunshot wounds found in Al-Arish area over past two days

Security challenges still major concern
Despite optimistic assessments from armed forces, situation remains volatile
Egypt to attend London summit on strategies to defeat ISIS
Foreign ministry says it wants to ācounter the negative image of Islamā internationally
4 militants killed in North Sinai: Armed forces
Armed forces and militants post new photos on their respective social media accounts, as propaganda struggle continues
Army officer, 2 conscripts injured in Sheikh Zuweid
A roadside bomb exploded as army vehicle was passing by

Armed forces in media struggle with Sinai-based militants
Both sides post photos online claiming successful operations, seek to convince the public they have upper hand
7 militants killed following death of police officer
Seven āState of Sinaiā members were killed during armed forcesā operations in North Sinai, five of whom allegedly participated in the kidnapping and killing of police officer Ayman Al-Desouky. The other two were found while observing security personnel in Rafah and Sheikh Zuweid, as announced by the military spokesman Wednesday. The armed forces further …
2 decapitated bodies found in Sheikh Zuweid
Resident claims style of execution suggests the men were accused of collaborating with Israel

North Sinai mortar attack injures 2 policemen day after IED kills army sergeant
Latest disturbance comes amongst almost daily violence in restive region

4 fishermen released in Damietta following navy patrol attack investigations
Armed forces to provide financial compensation for damages to boats and fishing equipment, says fishermenās spokesperson

Drive-by shootings of security personnel ‘difficult to prevent’: Analyst
āThis happens every week,ā says analyst Mohamed Qadri Saeed

New militant video allegedly shows masked gunmen running North Sinai checkpoint
The footage also includes images of executions of alleged “army collaborators”

Militants bomb Sinai gas pipeline for 27th time
Egypt’s gas exports to Jordan dropped dramatically in 2014 due to militant attacks