The unfair dismissal of journalists: syndicate candidates on reasons and solutions
Between the harsh economic situation in Egypt and the newspapers’ rigidity, the phenomenon is still alive and well
Taha Sakr
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General prosecutor approves release of Egypt’s former President Mubarak
The general prosecutor’s approval will allow Mubarak to be released from custody and go to his residence
Intelligence takes over case of abducted Egyptian workers in Libya: family member
The kidnappers asked for further ransoms after receiving the one that had been agreed upon, says the brother of a kidnapped worker
“Sinai Province” militants’ adhoc checkpoints require revision to security measures in North Sinai: Al-Arish MP
Police forces alone will not be able to eliminate militants; the army is only present around Al-Arish’s borders, says El Refaay
48 displaced Coptic families to receive apartments in IsmailiaÂ
The displaced Coptic families in Ismailia fear returning back to Al-Arish even under state’s strict protection, says displaced Coptic family head
Police kill young militant affiliated to Muslim Brotherhood
The Interior Ministry announced on Tuesday evening that it killed a young militant affiliated to the Muslim Brotherhood (MB), who is studying at Al-Azhar University when they attempted to arrest him, according to an official statement issued from the ministry. The statement noted that the operation targeting the militant, Hassan Mohamed Moustafa, came in the …
Large scale army operations in North and Central Sinai
Militants’ operations still on the rise inside Al-Arish city
Egyptian doctor seeks gubernatorial position in Michigan
The young doctor born to Egyptian Muslim immigrants is running in gubernatorial election in Michigan, says US websiteÂ
North Sinai Security chief appears in Al-Arish to promote sense of security
Ismailia governor asserts number of Coptic families displaced from Al-Arish reached 148, claiming they would return soon
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, France, Germany, US share same strategies towards counterterrorism
France’s defence minister says France to continue military support to Egypt, Georg Luy stresses Germany’s support to Egypt in its war against terrorism
Following Copts’ exodus from Al-Arish, armed forces continue operationsÂ
A state-run newspaper reports armed robbery of governmental vehicle in Al-Arish, and militants threaten female teachers over not wearing the veilÂ
Coptic families’ outflow from Al-Arish heading to Ismailia is still ongoing: residents
Interior minister asserts success in countering terrorism and says the ministry did not ask citizens to leave Al-Arish
Coptic families arrive to Ismailia from Al-Arish after militant’s threatsÂ
Al-Azhar institution expresses support for Copts, demands security protection
Russia to deliver 50 MiG-29 fighter jets to Egypt no later than 2020: SputnikÂ
Delivery of MiG-29 fighter jets to Egypt is according to contract signed during Putin visit to Egypt in 2014, says FSMTC deputy director
Israeli military response to Sinai rocket attacks impossible: former intelligence officialÂ
No drones can enter Sinai Peninsula and the 1979 peace treaty bans Israel from responding to militants’ attacks from Sinai, says Hatem Bashat
Islamic State broadcasts footage of Cairo Church attacker, promises more attacks
In response to the video that promoted hostility towards Copts, an observatory affiliated with the Dar Al-Ifta warns Egyptians of “malicious IS propaganda that seeks to incite sectarian strife”
Shoukry meets Tunisian president, Algerian FM to activate tripartite summit to resolve Libyan crisis
The meeting came following the conclusion of the ministerial meeting among the three countries’ ministersÂ
Egypt bans presence of any motorbike types in central and North Sinai Â
According to a decision out from the Prime Minister, all motorbike types are banned for one year in central and North Sinai
Third field army kills leading figure in “Sinai Province” during operation in central SinaiÂ
The “Sinai Province” leading figure killed has recently assassinated five security conscripts in central Sinai following their return from vacations
Egypt does not have any information on withdrawal of Israel’s ambassador: Foreign Ministry spokesperson
UK-based newspaper Telegraph asserts ambassador was pulled out because of security concerns
Promoting establishment of a Palestinian state inside Sinai is “silly” discourse: Palestinian chief peace negotiator
Israeli minister’s remarks on plans of establishing Palestinian state in Gaza and Sinai are “meaningless:” Egypt’s former foreign minister
Israeli minister’s remarks on plans of establishing Palestinian state in Gaza and Sinai are “meaningless:” Egypt’s former foreign minister
Prominent Israeli minister claimed Netanyahu and Trump will discuss plan establish a Palestinian state in Gaza and the Sinai peninsula
Al-Sisi expresses Egypt’s full readiness to support Lebanese army and security apparatusesÂ
Al-Sisi’s words came during a press conference with his Lebanese counterpart who is currently on an official two-day visit to Egypt
Coptic veterinary doctor assassinated by anonymous militants inside Al-Arish
Over the course of the past two days, militants believed to be members of “Sinai Province” have been targeting civilians, local journalistÂ
Prosecutor General refers former State Council official to criminal trial over bribery chargesÂ
Statement out of the Prosecutor General’s office asserts existence of sexual bribes alongside the financial onesÂ
Elderly man killed after trying to stop son’s kidnapping in Al-Arish Â
Anonymous militants killed a 55 year-old civilian, Saleh Hamed, inside the North Sinai city of Al-Arish on Saturday evening as he attempted to stop the kidnapping of his son, who was taken by the militants following the shooting, state-run newspaper Akhbar Al-Youm reported. The anonymous militants, who are believed to be from the Islamic State …
“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
Sinai MPs call on families to suspend calls for strike Â
The partial civil strike was planned for Saturday after a refusal to reveal the results of the investigations on a security operation that had led to the death of five tribe members: Popular committee
German chancellor Angela Merkel to visit Egypt in March: Egyptian ambassador
The Egyptian ambassador spoke during a visit to the Fruit LogisticaÂ