Latest in Tag: terrorism Highlight
Latest in Tag: terrorism

Shoukry meets UN diplomat to discuss Egypt’s seat in UN Security Council
Terry Larson arrived in Cairo to discuss Egyptâs campaign towards a non-permanent seat in the UN Security Council
Endowments ministry stands in solidarity with armed forces
Demonstration to be a civilised model for opinion expression, says minister

Al-Arish residents to stand in solidarity with army
Many residents living near the area of Thursdayâs attack on security facilities moved, says Al-Arish resident
Conference supporting Egyptian economy to be held in Kuwait
Preliminary conference to be held in last week of February for two days in Kuwait to discuss and present investment opportunities in Egypt
Intensifying pre-emptive attacks needed in Sinai: Analysts
New joint command gives more control over fighting units, says security expert

âWe have to consider human rightsâ: Al-Sisi
President mourns Shaimaa Al-Sabbagh, vows to prosecute offender

New joint command erected in Sinai to counter terrorism
Al-Sisi promotes and appoints Lieutenant General Osama Askar to head the new command

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

Violence against women and children costs Egypt $147bn yearly
By BjĂžrn Lomborg Violence holds a huge cost for our world. Globally, the cost runs to more than 11% of the worldâs GDP. But this is not mostly about the highly visible violence that dominates TV and news. Civil wars and conflicts rumble far too long in far too many places like Syria and the …

North Sinai residents to go through with open strike against curfew hours
Citizens plan to boycott elections and file lawsuit as they fear protests, says Al-Karamah party member in Sinai
Government should revoke citizenship of those âinciting violenceâ: Ministry
Religious endowments ministry also condemned âWestern double standards of dealing with human rightsâ
New Qatari-funded channel sparks media controversy
Channel founders include former Brotherhood member and former head of Al Jazeera Mubasher Misr

North Sinai political, civil groups demand lift of curfew hours
Warnings of open strikes and electoral boycotts if ignored by government
Ajnad Misr claims Alf Maskan explosion and other attacks
Explosion occurred on morning of fourth anniversary of 25 January Revolution

Security challenges still major concern
Despite optimistic assessments from armed forces, situation remains volatile
Religious institutions: a pillar of Egypt’s new security state?
What are top religious institutions doing to support Al-Sisi and his government?

Al-Sisi celebrates Police Day, days ahead of 25 January anniversary
President announced killing of 208 militants in âfight against terrorismâ
75 Brotherhood supporters sentenced from 3 to 25 years
Defendants are charged in 11 cases of violence and “terrorism”
Al-Azhar blasts West for âdouble standardsâ on freedom of speech
Western leaders alleged to welcome âterroristsâ in march against terrorist attacks, and to decry anti-Semitism while allowing Islamophobia

Letâs not fool ourselves â The roots of terrorism extend beyond Islam
By Mohammed Nosseir After committing their deadly crimes, terrorists often leave a message that Islam or the Prophet Muhammad (Pbuh) is the motive behind their crimes. Scholars logically follow this lead, digging deeper into the Quran in an attempt to solve the puzzle of Islam to determine what motivates Muslims to kill innocent people, and …

Japan to provide Egypt $360m in energy, infrastructure and technology aid
$200m as Japanese financial support for countries fighting ISIS, says Shinzo Abe

Egyptian judiciary violates human rights: German official
Christoph StrÀsser discusses the Protest Law, freedom of speech and the NGOs law as part of fighting terrorism, says Germany is accused of targeting Egypt
Egypt continues to link extremism with Israeli-Palestinian conflict as it bids for UNSC seat
Recent statements by officials suggest that Egyptâs hopes for security role is based on linking international extremism with neighbouring conflict
Egyptian and Palestinian presidents discuss extremism
The meeting comes after Paris march earlier this week denouncing terrorism

Al-Sisi, political parties conclude 2nd meeting
Al-Sisi rejects suggestions to amend Protest Law, says politician
âWe are perfectly equipped for waging warâ: Ajnad Misr video
Militant leader says â30 June helped us convince people that the only way out is through Jihadâ

Al-Sisi discusses Israeli-Palestinian conflict with Tony Blair
President also meets Jewish Congress president, a businessman and one of the biggest sponsors of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu

Al-Sisi receives Iraqi prime minister to discuss bilateral relations, terrorism
Egypt’s security is entwined with Iraqi security, Egyptian President says

Shoukry to participate in France mass rally in support of Charlie Hebdo
Foreign ministry says Egypt will support international efforts to fight terrorism

Egypt continues to push for UN Security Council membership in international meetings
Egypt reaffirms desire to be key regional security player at international conference as it seeks support of African countries in its bid