Latest in Tag: sheikh zuweid Highlight
Latest in Tag: sheikh zuweid

Defence, interior ministers visit North Sinai’s security forces
Defence minister urges security forces to maintain vigilance and readiness to face potential threats
2 children killed in Sheikh Zuweid
The victims were killed due to shelling in the area by unidentified forces
Top-ranking Al-Arish police official shot, injured by sniper
Earlier incident saw police station attacked Sunday killing at least five policemen, civilians and damaging houses in vicinity

174 killed, over 600 injured in Q1 2015
North Sinai “bloodiest zone” in over 1,000 violent events across Egypt at beginning of 2015, says Democracy Index

North Sinai residents’ daily suffering: Curfew, displacement, lack of access to services
“Many innocents disappear following arbitrary arrests,” says Sinai-based politician

More families evacuate Gaza borders in North Sinai
Local residents shed light on security state’s impacts on everyday life

2 conscripts killed, 7 others injured in Sheikh Zuweid explosion
‘State of Sinai’ claimed latest attack
Officer killed in North Sinai’s Rafah
“State of Sinai” claim Al-Arish attacks on Tuesday

3 conscripts killed, 3 others injured in Sheikh Zuweid explosion
North Sinai governor to disburse EGP 448,000 for families harmed as a result of 29 January explosion
70 militants killed in North Sinai
Among the dead is “State of Sinai” leader Ashraf Moussa, says military spokesman
More militants killed during army operations in North Sinai
Armed forces targeted militants in Rafah and Sheikh Zuweid

‘Islamic State’ affiliates claim parades in North Sinai
Parades have taken place, security forces do not step in, says North Sinai resident
173 militants killed in army operations during February
Armed forces announce results of collective operations targeting militants in North Sinai

8 militants killed, 12 injured in North Sinai
Sinai-based group claims series of attacks over past month targeting checkpoints, military vehicles and personnel
2 injured during Sheikh Zuweid police station attack
Militant group Ajnad Masr claim killing of police officer during Friday attack at Ain Shams police station

4 suspects arrested in North Sinai
The arrests come within military counterinsurgency operations following 29 January attack

Al-Arish residents to stand in solidarity with army
Many residents living near the area of Thursday’s attack on security facilities moved, says Al-Arish resident

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

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

North Sinai political, civil groups demand lift of curfew hours
Warnings of open strikes and electoral boycotts if ignored by government

North Sinai militants kill civilians, shoot police conscript
Nine bodies with gunshot wounds found in Al-Arish area over past two days

North Sinai mortar attack injures 2 policemen day after IED kills army sergeant
Latest disturbance comes amongst almost daily violence in restive region

Military raid in North Sinai kills 5 militants
The raid targeted areas in Al-Arish and Sheikh Zuweid

10 fighters killed in Sinai air raid
Security sources reported that a vehicle was destroyed, suspected to have been used in launching the attack

Fear, violence and hardship part of everyday life in volatile North Sinai town
Residents of Al-Arish are caught in the fight between militants and the military

Sinai enters a new chapter
By Khaled Okasha The terrorist attack that took place in Karam Al-Qawadees , next to Sheikh Zuweid, will open a new chapter for the entirety of the Sinai Peninsula. Will 24 October represent the end of one era and the beginning of a new one marked by a process that is more violent and bolder …

Reinforcements, special forces deployed to Sinai
Eight militants killed including perpetrator of Sheikh Zuweid bombing, says armed forces
Armed forces strike militant targets after Sinai attacks
State media reports armed forces killed two militants behind Sheikh Zuweid bombing

Criticism of government’s terrorism record follows widespread condemnation of Sinai attacks
US, UK, UAE pledge support for Egypt anti-terror efforts in wake of deadly Sinai attacks
Army kills 7 in Sinai raid
Spokesperson says no civilians were killed