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Latest in Tag: terrorism

Al-Azhar condemns Dutch parliamentarianâs attempted publishing of anti-Islam video
Wilders said he will publish cartoon video on Prophet Mohammed to counter âIslam, terrorismâ

US delivers missile naval vessels to Egypt
Vessels to help protect vital waterways such as the Suez Canal and the Red Sea, says US official
Anti-terrorism draft law pending revision
Death sentences to be meted out for funding, establishing, organising or leading terrorist group

Al-Sisi intently focused on counterterrorism in Egypt: US report
Annual report discussed 2014 measures in Egypt, including legislation, judicial affairs and securing borders
State Security ban retrial adjourned to 4 August
Security personnel civil arrest is illegal and unconstitutional, says lawyer

Alleged ‘Islamic State’ member arrested in Daqahleya
Investigators claim an IS cell was involved in sending fighters abroad

It is our disease and we must cure it
By Khalaf Ahmad Al-Habtoor Enough sitting around hoping for miracles! Enough waiting for the United States or its Western allies to cleanse the Arab world from the growing cancer of terrorism! Are Arab countries waiting until âIslamic Stateâ fighters knock down their citizensâ doors in what still remains of Arab-controlled territories before acting in a …

Grand Imam Al-Tayeb leaves UK after Parliament, Prince Charles meetings
A formalised relationship between the Church of England and Al-Azhar was established following 9/11
7 civilians injured in Al-Arish bombing
Bomb was meant to target house of police officer

EU, US condemn Luxor attack
Both support Egyptâs âfight against terrorismâ, statements say

Morsi and Al-Sisiâs first year in office
First year reviews of each president take different perspectives and put the spotlight on different fields

US Embassy staff member arrested by Egyptian security
Individual is reported to be security guard charged with belonging to Islamist terrorist group

Shoukry meets with Italian, Algerian counterparts on Libyan crisis
The meetings came ahead of a tripartite meeting between the three states to discuss the Libyan crisis and other regional matters
Sinai activist reportedly died in military detention, army denies
Hours earlier, army described arrested suspect as âleading Brotherhood figureâ

141 killings, 393 arrests in Sinai: Armed forces report
Letter allegedly by terrorist expresses regret for killing innocents in the name of religionÂ

Egypt is the castle that will protect us against immigration: French nationalist leader
Anti-Muslim politician Marine Le Pen finds common ground against extremism with Al-Azhar grand imam

NCHR report condemns Sinai terrorism, Muslim Brotherhood
Despite condemning pre-trial detention and military trials, journalists say report âtoo gentleâ on state authorities

Dar Al-Ifta deems unregistered cell phone lines forbidden by Islam
This is so cell phones are not “used by terrorists”, statement says

Cabinet poll claims 67% of Egyptians believe country is heading in right direction
Despite deteriorating security situation, the poll claims to find supportive public opinion

Ultras groups banned by court order
“They will not have a voice in the face of the regime,” says anti-Ultras lawyer
Islamist leader Essam Derbala arrested on terrorism charges
Derbala remained committed to Anti-Coup Alliance

600 terrorists arrested in April: Al-Sisi
Numbers of arrested militants much higher than prison and detention facilities capacity, says rights lawyer
We are on the right track despite challenges: Al-Sisi
The President tackled a broad range of topics including terrorism, corruption, media and relations with neighbouring countries

Abu Trikaâs appeal against freezing assets rejected
The governmental committee tasked to confiscate assets and properties of the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood rejected the playerâs appeal on the grounds that it is not based on correct evidence, state media reported.

Sinai tribes gather to announce support for armed forces
The prominent Al-Tarabeen and Al-Sawarka tribes were present at the conference

Photojournalist Ziada walks free after last week’s acquittal
Friends and family celebrate, after release procedures took several days

We refuse strikes: Union Federation to Al-Sisi
The Egyptian Trade Union Federation presented President Al-Sisi with a ‘code of conduct’, refusing strikes and committing itself to “dialogue”

Endowments minister holds Muslim Brotherhood accountable for water poisoning
Commenting during a religious forum in Abu Dhabi, Gomaa also accused Iran of imposing influence on other countries

Egypt returning to central role in world: Mehleb
Prime Minister Mehleb puts emphasis on economic cooperation, Al-Sisi focuses on combating terrorism

Canada to provide Mohamed Fahmy new passport
Egyptian authorities had taken journalist’s passport and he was imprisoned for a year on terrorism charges