Latest in Tag: terrorism Highlight
Latest in Tag: terrorism

Court cites âlack of jurisdictionâ in 6 April terrorist designation case
Plaintiff plans to file report to General Prosecutor listing movement as  âterrorist organisationâ under Law 8/ 2015

President Al-Sisi tells Archbishop of Canterbury Christians ânot a minorityâ in Egypt
The religious leader expressed his condolences to the President for the killings of Christians earlier in the year

Shoukryâs Europe trip ‘achieved goals’ for supporting Egypt
Barcelona meetings highlighted importance of unconditional European support to Arab countries and reviewing the neighbouring countries’ policy
Kafr El-Sheikh bomb death toll rises to 3
President Al-Sisi said that terrorism has increased, Ministry of Interior announced its decrease

Court refers Qatar âsupporting terrorismâ lawsuit to prosecution
The case accuses Qatar of âproviding financial, logistical and media support for terrorist leaders in the Arab worldâ

‘Terror attacks’ in first 3 months of 2015 equal to entire 2014
Spike in attacks by militant groups remains consistent in apparent contradiction of interior ministry claims
Court places Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis on terrorist organisations list
The court referred its alleged founder and seven others to the list on Saturday

âProtecting and securing Egypt is of utmost importanceâ: Al-Sisi
President’s speech tackled “increased” attacks on security personnel, rumours about Egyptian army in Yemen, and postponed parliament
Terrorism in Egypt decreased by 65%: Interior Ministry
Attacks in Sinai and other Egyptian cities continue, according to ministry statement
Turkey condemns Sinai bombings, despite strained relations with Egypt
Turkey and Egypt have been locked in dispute since ouster of President Mohamed Morsi, ending economic ties between two countries

174 killed, over 600 injured in Q1 2015
North Sinai âbloodiest zoneâ in over 1,000 violent events across Egypt at beginning of 2015, says Democracy Index

Interior Minister reshuffles several senior positions
Second reshuffle occurs since appointment of Magdy Abdel Ghaffar as Interior Minister
UPDATE: North Sinai blast kills 6 military personnel: Army spox
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Militant group State of Sinai claim responsibility for second attack of the week
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Employment, detention, and registration: On Syrian refugees in Egypt
Dozens still held in prison in Alexandria despite release order

Interior ministry ‘ready’ to receive complaints of police brutality
“They are bluffing,” says human rights lawyer

President Al-Sisi speaks to Obama as US aid resumes in full after suspension
Security by military force has been prioritised over democratic progress, but changes to terms of credit suggests White Houseâs support has changed

Global spike in death sentences in 2014 largely due to Egypt
End of year report identifies Egypt handed out many sentences though executed few
Egypt criticises US reluctance to support war on terrorism
Foreign Ministerâs assistant expresses desire to Congress delegation to enhance relations
Egyptian Ambassador attends international Tunisia Bardo demonstration
Tens of thousands, including world leaders, march in Tunis to denounce extremist violence

Arab League Summit shows world Arab solidarity: Shoukry
Egyptian Foreign Minister met with Arab counterparts to discuss regional situation and the proposed United Arab Force
United Arab force breaks tradition of Arab League’s indecisiveness
After years of division, the formation of an Arab united force appears to be the common ground bringing Arab states together
Cairo University metro blast injures 8
Four policemen and four civilians were wounded Saturday

‘Libyan people cannot endure terrorism until political solution reached’: Al-Sisi
Meanwhile, UN claims âimportant progressâ in Libyan peace talks

Al-Sisi warns Ethiopians of internal division, terrorism
Egyptian-Ethiopian cooperation will be a model for relationships of understanding between African countries: Ethiopia delegation

North Sinai residents’ daily suffering: Curfew, displacement, lack of access to services
“Many innocents disappear following arbitrary arrests,” says Sinai-based politician

More families evacuate Gaza borders in North Sinai
Local residents shed light on security state’s impacts on everyday life

State proceeds with Gaza border evacuation process
Compensations for displaced families, business owners and local civil organisation, state media report

Photojournalist Gamal Ziada starts hunger strike in prison
Previous strike lasted for 98 days, says brother

âI have been under torture for 3 daysâ: Photojournalist Gamal Ziada
Defence lawyer optimistic about progress in court case

A butterfly effect could turn things upside down: Hala Shukrallah
Daily News Egypt spoke to Shukrallah about the future of politics in Egypt, and whether the rule of the military is serving democracy