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Latest in Tag: terrorism

Egypt calls for UNSC committees meeting to discuss terrorism in Libya
The meeting is scheduled on 27 June to look into the challenges facing the fight against terrorism in Libya

Egypt pledges right to self-defence before UNSC by Libya airstrikes
The airstrikes follow Minya bus terrorist attack of which IS claimed responsibility

Terrorism hits Egyptians ahead of RamadanÂ
Egyptian air force conducts strikes in Libya in response, Al-Sisi vows prosecuting terrorism inside and outside of the country
Copts mourn the dead of yet another attack

Unidentified gunmen used 3 four-wheel-drive vehicles in attack on Copts: ministry
Death toll reaches 26 in Minya bus shooting, many children reportedly among victims

After tribal clashes, is Sinai militancy turning into proxy war?
Tribes coordinate with the army in fighting extremists, according to military source

Al-Sisi vows to present a statement of account in January
The president praised the role of the armed forces in confronting terrorism

Egypt condemns terror attack in Al-Qatif that left 2 killed, 10 injured
Egypt asserts its full support to Saudi Arabia in countering terrorism

Threat of terrorism and necessity of changing political and legal convictions
Terrorism hits again with its evil hand in the heart of Cairo, the Egyptian capital, targeting this time police forces stationed on the outskirts of Nasr City in a semi-desert region. The blow’s circumstances in terms of timing and method of implementation is indicative of the bankruptcy and weakness of such organisations and also a …

Court postpones verdict in Ajnad Misr case to 7 June
44 defendants were accused of forming a terrorist group that targets security forces

Al-Sisi supports national reconciliation, efforts to fight terrorism in Iraq
Al-Hakeem met with Abdul Aal and agreed on boosting their parliamentary relations

Church attacks perpetrators will be brought to justice: Al-Sisi to Tawadros II
Ministry of Interior in search of Tanta attacker’s identity after naming Alexandria’s suicide bomber

Sudan imposes visa entry on Egyptians to avoid terrorism: Sudanese FM
The ministry stated that the decision came after consultations and agreements with Egypt

3-month state of emergency declared by presidency, approved by cabinet
Al-Sisi announced emergency measures on Sunday along with the formation of a national council to combat terrorism

BREAKING: Casualties reported in explosion near church in Tanta
LIVE UPDATES: At least 25 dead and 71 injured
Jabal Al-Halal: the old stronghold of terrorism
I have numerous memories that date back to the end of the 1990s in Jabal Al-Halal, located 60 kilometres south of Al-Arish. We visited the mountain a few days ago after the elimination of terrorists who used to take shelter in it until mid-February. It was named “Halal” because of the camels and sheep that …

Al-Sisi discusses regional, international issues with head of World Jewish Congress
During the meeting, Al-Sisi asserted that Egypt seeks the establishment of a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital

The role of Middle East banks in fighting terrorism financing
In the war against terrorism, it’s not just government agencies and military personnel who are on the front lines. Bankers can also play an important role in fighting terrorism. That’s because terrorism needs money to survive and thrive. Although terrorists are increasingly using alternative financial methods, the banking system continues to be the most reliable …

Syrian Army foils opposition attacks in Damascus: embassy
The Syrian army forces managed to destroy two car bombs before their arrival at military targets, says Syrian embassy in Cairo

Interior ministry arrests eight leading MB figures
The arrest took place in a police raid against a PR agency in Nasr City

A visit to the Egyptian heroes, victims of terrorism
I tried hard to evade a commitment that I consider a national duty towards the armed forces’ victims who have lost parts of their bodies or will remain physically disabled for the rest of their lives. I felt that all words of sympathy and gratitude will not be a valuable reward for their sacrifices to …

Three high-ranking police officers killed in IED explosions in Al-Arish
The IS affiliated group of ‘Sinai Province’ declared responsibility for killing the Inspector of North Sinai General Security with an IED inside Al-Arish city

Al-Sisi visits Police-Intel agency to review security conditionsÂ
During the meeting, the National Security Apparatus’ leading figures showed Al-Sisi their plans to curb terrorism and crime, says presidency statementÂ

In Cartoon: Terrorism forces Al-Arish’s Coptic citizens to flee their homes

Copts’ outflow from Al-Arish is a “terrorist attack” against Egypt’s national security: German ambassadorÂ
German chancellor Angela Merkel will discuss during her visit to Egypt German institutions’ conditions in Egypt, as well as economic and security cooperation, says Luy

Egypt launches Ministers’ Council on Social Affairs to discuss terrorismÂ
The conference is taking place in Sharm El-Sheikh and is scheduled to last for two days

“Martyr’s Right” sweeping operation led to the death of 500 militants in Sinai: Head of Military Intelligence
Army and police forces foiled establishments of extremist Islamic province inside Sheikh Zuweid in 2015, says head of Military IntelligenceÂ

Giza Criminal Court hands death penalty to 2 members of Al-Warraq terrorist cell
The court also sentenced two other members to five years in prison and acquitted one defendantÂ

Nine people arrested in Alexandria on charges of forming a terrorist cell
The Interior Ministry claims the suspects are affiliated to the Muslim Brotherhood

IS terrorism born out of outlawed Muslim Brotherhood: former Unit 777 chief-of-staffÂ
Recent arms deals are necessary even if they negatively affect the economy, says Hatem Saber