Latest in Tag: terrorism Highlight
Latest in Tag: terrorism
New anti-terrorism law passed despite criticism
Controversial articles removed in theory, restrictions reinforced in practice, experts say
US blocks release of hunger-striking Guantanamo detainee
The US Justice Department has argued against the release of a prisoner at Guantanamo Bay who has been on hunger strike for more than eight years. The detainee has been held at the base in Cuba since 2002. Lawyers for Yemeni prisoner Tariq Ba Odah had issued a request for their client’s immediate release on …
Little information on Croatian IS victim, Egypt does not confirm killing
“Photos must be proven right” says Shoukry, uncertainty continues in Croatia
Police conscript shot dead in Fayoum
Attacks increased in Fayoum in past months
The ‘free press’ under his presidency
Al-Sisi assured African journalists that there is ‘press freedom’
Mali: Jihadist attacks ‘scattered across the country’
Investigators say evidence found on the bodies of four gunmen killed in a siege at a hotel in the town of Sevare in Mali on Saturday suggests that a jihadist group, the Macina Liberation Front was behind the attack. The gunmen stormed the hotel on Friday. The Malian army – along with foreign Special Forces …
Senior police officer, attacker die in Suez firefight
Violence comes to Suez despite high security levels along Suez Canal zone to maintain safe transit of trade
Extra-judicial execution? The story of the Fayoum Five
“I have four sons and now they will all grow up to be martyrs”
2 policemen killed, 3 injured in Al-Arish explosion
One of the deceased was a police officer, the second a conscript
Germany updates travel warning for Egypt
Travellers should exercise caution, although vast majority face no difficulties
Jewish extremism leaves Duma village traumatized
The West Bank village of Duma is still struggling to come to terms with the arson attack by suspected Jewish extremists that left a baby dead. Daniella Cheslow talked to villagers about their fears. Jerusalem teacher Dallal Dawabsha walked her two sons through the charred door frames of two torched houses in the northern West …
Egypt unhappy with relations between US officials and Brotherhood figures: EOHR
US concerned over status of human rights in Egypt, says deputy US secretary Malinowski
What can the US do for Egypt?
US Secretary of State John Kerry is scheduled to visit Egypt on Sunday. This comes as part of broader American diplomatic efforts to coordinate the fight against terrorism in the Middle East with regional allies. It also comes in the aftermath of Iran’s nuclear deal that is expected to have a deep impact on the …
Kerry, Al-Sisi discuss counter-terrorism
The US Secretary of State announced his country’s support for Egypt’s counter-insurgency measures in Sinai
Army kills 88 in North Sinai raids
The dead are allegedly ‘suspected militants’
Strategic dialogue follows Egypt’s strategy to decentralise source of weapons: Researcher
US-Egypt strategic dialogue resumes six years after suspension
Al Jazeera re-trial further postponed to 29 August
Disappointed Mohamed says he wanted this over with, Al Jazeera manager calls delay “very frustrating”
Egypt to receive F-16 jet fighters: US Embassy
Strategic partnership between Egypt and US to be revived as Kerry visits Cairo
UPDATE: Al-Jazeera re-trial case adjourned to 2 August
Peter Greste, Mohamed Fahmy and Baher Mohamed expected court verdict
‘Will justice be served this Thursday?’ (1):Journalists
‘I am a realist who understands that the outcome of this trial may also be decided by factors other than evidence,’ says Mohamed Fahmy
Army declares emergency as 2 suspects escape in Sinai
Military declares foiling trafficking mission by militant group
Female community leaders fear electoral competition against Muslim Brotherhood
“It’s not a political issue but a social and cultural one,” said social expert during NCW conference
Suez Cell trial adjourned to 29 August
Defendants did not attend Saturday session
French Defence Minister speaks on security, immigration during 2-day Cairo visit
Le Drian spoke with Al-Sisi, Mehleb, Sobhi on security and immigration
4 military personnel killed in Sinai explosion
Three others injured after planted bomb that targeted vehicle exploded: Military spokesperson
Foreign Minister visits Saudi Arabia for talks on regional issues
“There were no meetings with Hamas, we support Egypt’s stance towards them,” says Saudi FM
Officer-turned-jihadist calls for war against Al-Sisi
Ashmawi’s call came in an audio message, according to SITE intelligence group
Egypt condemns terrorist attack in Turkey
Foreign Ministry calls for a “stern and clear” international stand
Explosion in Fayoum, no injuries reported
Bomb targeted an electricity installation
I was a terrorist in the making
Short are the moments when you can review the details of your life. In these short moments, you see many details. It was during one such moment that I realised that I went through many changes that few people have been through. I grew up in a labour environment, in the iron and steel city …
