Latest in Tag: Terror Highlight
Latest in Tag: Terror
US removes Sudan from ‘state sponsors of terror’ list
“The congressional notification period of 45 days has lapsed and the Secretary of State has signed a notification stating rescission of Sudan’s State Sponsor of Terrorism designation is effective as of today (December 14),” the embassy said in a statement.
Egypt’s security forces raid terror cell in Al-Amireya, neutralise all militants
One police officer was killed, one other officer, two security personnel injured during raid
Hesham Ashmawy, 36 Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis terror group members sentenced to death
They are convicted of orchestrating explosions targeting security directorates, public facilities
Parliament approves amendments to Anti-Terrorism Law defining terror financing
Amendments were sent to State Council for reviewal
Egypt condemns Afghanistan’s terror attacks
Afghani radical Taliban fighter’s movement claimed responsibility for 2 attacks
Egypt condemns terror attacks on security patrol in Jordan
Jordanian security forces launched a raid on suspects’ building in Al-Salat
Nabil Sadek refers 30 defendants to criminal court on terror charges
Prosecutor General Nabil Sadek ordered the referral of 30 defendants to the State Security Criminal Court on terror-related charges. The defendants are accused of forming a terrorist group embracing the ideas of the Islamic State group (IS) and financing it with money, weapons, and explosives, as well as providing its members with information and safe …
Criminal court sentences 10 to death, 5 to life prison on terror charges
Three defendants handed sentences in absentia
Egypt strongly condemns terror attacks in Burkina Faso, Mali
Mali attack killed 35 people, left another 90 wounded
Military forces destroy 66 terror targets, kill 16 extremists in extensive operation
30 suspected individuals were also arrested, 12 bombs controlled
Security forces kill 7 terror suspects in Assiut
Ministry of Interior claimed in a statement that the members of the cell were planning attacks on churches and the Coptic community
Twitter axes 235,000 more ‘terror-related’ accounts
The social media giant says it has closed nearly a quarter of a million accounts with links to terrorism since February. The action follows growing criticism that Islamist extremists are winning a “digital jihad.”
Afghanistan’s Hazaras: Targeted by militants, neglected by government
At least 80 people have been killed in an attack on the Shiite Hazara community in Kabul. “Islamic State” claimed responsibility for the bombings. Experts say that highlights IS’s increasing presence in Afghanistan.
Terror in Baghdad: ‘They just want to spread fear’
Many Iraqis are in shock after a massive ‘Islamic State’ (IS) bomb attack in Baghdad on Sunday. DW journalist Abbas al-Kashali discusses what is driving the spiraling violence and possible approaches to countering it.
Tourism – out of the shadow of terror?
Morocco – like Turkey, Tunisia and Egypt – has suffered a dip in tourism figures after terror attacks. Visitor numbers are still dropping, even five years after the last attack in the North African country.
Turkey detains journalists on terror charges
Turkey’s representative for Reporters Without Borders has been arrested on charges of disseminating “terrorist propaganda.” Rights groups have raised the alarm over the Turkish government’s crackdown on the media.
US terror expert warns of risk to soft targets
Are Islamist ‘lone wolves’ a US phenomenon? Researcher David Schanzer tells DW why they, rather than members of organized terror cells, have carried out multiple shootings there – and where they may strike next.
Belgium to try three low-level Verviers terror suspects
The trial of members of a terror cell in the eastern Belgian town of Verviers begins on Monday. But the men in the dock are not believed to be the ringleaders of the cell.
Egypt condemns terror attack that killed 29 in Burkina Faso
Security forces in Burkina Faso, backed by French troops, retook a hotel in Ouagadougou after Al-Qaeda affiliated militants controlled it earlier
The year of terror in Europe
Ten years after the last large-scale attacks in London, Europe experienced a bad year of terrorism in 2015. Hundreds died, including many French, Turks and Russians. “War” against “Islamic State” has been the result.
Nigerian Shiites brave terror threat
Among the millions of Shiite Muslims marking Arbaeen, an important fixture on the Islamic calendar, are pilgrims in Nigeria. They intend to join the final stretch of a pilgrimage despite the terrorist threat. They come from northern Nigeria, Ghana, Chad, Cameroon, Benin and Togo. Clad from head to toe in black, they have been walking …
Merkel addresses refugee crisis at UN
World leaders have adopted a set of development goals to eradicate extreme poverty by 2030
Officer-turned-jihadist calls for war against Al-Sisi
Ashmawi’s call came in an audio message, according to SITE intelligence group
Explosions target 2 policemen’s homes in Al- Arish
Militants reportedly planted IEDs outside the homes of two policemen
Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis trial postponed to 11 August
213 alleged members of the extremist group are on trial for terrorism charges
Al-Sisi defends anti-terror law, renews parliament promise
President paid tribute to deceased security personnel
A global tide of terror – from Sousse to Sinai
By Özer Khalid 1 July, 2015, will go down as one of the darkest most deeply disturbing days in Egyptian history. Wilayat Sinai (State of Sinai), an incestuous Sinai-based “Islamic State” (IS) affiliate, mercilessly massacred at least 17 brave members of the Egyptian armed forces. IS`s Wilayat Sinai orchestrated attacks on 21 security facilities and checkpoints stretching …
Bomb explodes outside telecom company
Shop fronts in Fayoum were damaged by the explosion
Police arrests 12 terrorism suspects
52 alleged Muslim Brotherhood members also arrested
Attacks continue ahead of 3 July anniversary
Police officer shot dead in Helwan security checkpoint attack