Latest in Tag: army Highlight
Latest in Tag: army
Security raid kills 13 alleged militants in Assiut
Al-Sisi met with top security officials on Saturday
Army foils attack on checkpoint in Al-Arish, kills militants
6 army personnel were killed on Friday
Army kills 6, arrests 31 in North Sinai
The Egyptian army said on Monday that it killed six takfiri terrorists in the past week in North Sinai and arrested thirty-one others. The army spokesperson said this came amid the “Martyr’s Right” operation, launched in 2015 to lead counterattacks on militants in Sinai. The army further said it destroyed 65 terrorist dens, car bombs, …
Militant arrested, more hideouts destroyed in North Sinai
The suspect was arrested as he was allegedly observing the activity of the military in central Sinai The military announced on Saturday that one suspected militant was arrested in central Sinai as he was observing military forces in the area, according to a statement from the army spokesperson. The suspect was arrested by members of …
Hegazy receives Italian army chief-of-staff, discusses issues of common interest
Graziano asserted deepness of military relations between Egypt and Italy
7 civilians killed in attack on checkpoint in North Sinai as operations continue: Army spokesperson
Video shows army tank running over a car suspected of hosting militants, military spokesperson says attack could have killed 50-60 military personnel and civilians
15 vehicles carrying arms and ammunitions in Western Desert destroyed: military spokesperson
The convoy was destroyed in a 24 hour operation
3 militants killed in Central Sinai: army spokesperson
Raid was done by troops of the Third Field Army
On current political moment, future of democratic forces in Egypt: Egyptian Social Democratic Party as an example
Founders and leaders of many parties that emerged after the revolution, including our party, the Egyptian Social Democratic Party, have taken part in the 25 January Revolution. Long before the founding of these parties, many of these leaders played great roles in paving the way for the revolution and preparing for it. Besides several other …
34 security personnel killed in militant operations since 5 July
The military is continuing its operations in Sinai using infantry and air strikes
Security forces thwart planned militant attacks in North Sinai
The air force targeted militant leaders after an attempt to bomb police checkpoint
Army destroys two tunnels beneath Egypt-Gaza border
The tunnels allegedly contained materials to build bombs
Arrests of alleged Islamic State members continue as group threatens Christians
Christians, governmental facilities, foreign nationals are legitimate targets, says Islamic State leader in Egypt
Egypt’s pledge to send troops was not in context of Yemen War: Saudi general
Sending troops was in the context of forming a United Arab Forces, says Al-Asiri
Army to be deployed to secure institutions: Al-Sisi
Special forces from the military to assist police, says presidency
Army destroys tunnel in North Sinai, detains 11 suspects
Operations are continuing to hunt down terrorist elements, says spokesperson
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 …
Second field army foils militants’ attempt to establish checkpoint in Rafah
The second field army killed eight militants while they were trying to establish a checkpoint in Rafah, says army spokesperson
Al-Sisi discusses security conditions in North Sinai with army, leading police figures
The meeting touched on topics related to security in Egypt, says presidency statement
Al-Sisi honours families of police and armed forces martyrs
The honour came during 25th educational seminar of the armed forces
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
Air force kills 18 militants in strikes in North Sinai
The air strikes hit the cities of Al-Arish, Rafah, and Sheikh Zuweid, says army spokesperson
Defence and interior ministers visit Al-Arish, meet forces
Army and police officials vow to terminate terrorism in Sinai and stress the importance of the locals’ cooperation
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 …
Third field army kills seven militants in central Sinai
A further six militants were arrested during the sweeping operation, says army spokesperson
After rise of army operations, ‘Sinai Province’ follows hit and run strategy
The group creates short-term checkpoints inside Al-Arish and flees the scene once police forces appear, says local journalist
Libyan National Committee continues meetings in Egypt
The committee works under the auspices of Egypt’s armed forces
Large scale army operations in North and Central Sinai
Militants’ operations still on the rise inside Al-Arish city
Armed forces kill six militants in air strikes inside North Sinai
The second field army continued a large-scale sweeping operation following a massive outflow from Al-Arish’s Coptic families
Third field army kills leading figure in “Sinai Province” during operation in central Sinai
The “Sinai Province” leading figure killed has recently assassinated five security conscripts in central Sinai following their return from vacations