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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 conditions
During the meeting, the National Security Apparatus’ leading figures showed Al-Sisi their plans to curb terrorism and crime, says presidency statement
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 ambassador
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 terrorism
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 Intelligence
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 defendant
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-staff
Recent arms deals are necessary even if they negatively affect the economy, says Hatem Saber
Third field army kills 3 militants in central Sinai during sweeping operation
The sweeping operation has been conducted with support of air forces, says army spokesperson
Israel warns its citizens of visiting Sinai Peninsula
The Israeli counter-terrorism authority expects terrorist attacks and has raised the risk level in the Sinai Peninsula
Al-Sisi meets National Defence Council to discuss security operations in North Sinai
The council agreed to prolong the period of the Egyptian armed mission in the Gulf, Red Sea, and Bab Al-Mandab areas
Militant attack on New Valley checkpoint leaves 8 police officers dead
Security forces at the checkpoint managed to repel the attackers, killing two in the process, says Interior Ministry
Al-Sisi meets delegation of Dutch parliament’s foreign affairs committee
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met on Tuesday with a delegation from the Dutch parliamentary committee for foreign affairs headed by Angelien Eijsink, a presidential statement read. Al-Sisi said he saw an opportunity for the delegation to obtain more awareness on the situation in Egypt and the region through the visit, in light of security and …
11/11 was scheme to plunge Egypt into chaos: Al-Sisi
Egypt’s president and head of British secret intelligence service stressed importance of enhancing security cooperation to combat high rate of terrorist attacks
Egypt establishes highly-trained special navy forces brigade in Red Sea
Egypt is the only force in the Middle East that owns a highly trained, powerful army ready to confront any challenge, says former officer
Main suspect in killing of 6 police officers reportedly detained
In December, the militant group “Hasm” claimed responsibility for the attack