Arish
Security alert in Sinai, protesters block roads
Egypt
October 17, 2012
Security alert in Sinai, protesters block roads
The North Sinai Security Directorate on Wednesday intensified security around its headquarters, the court and all police stations with additional…
Security Source:Military vehicle seized in Arish
Egypt
October 14, 2012
Security Source:Military vehicle seized in Arish
Unidentified gunmen seized a vehicle belonging to the Egyptian army in Arish, North Sinai, a security source told the…
Moving ground: Sinai’s economic woes
Egypt
October 11, 2012
Moving ground: Sinai’s economic woes
ARISH — As President Mohamed Morsy met with community leaders in the capital of North Sinai, residents of the neighborhood…
Policeman, gunman killed in Arish gunfight
Egypt
October 8, 2012
Policeman, gunman killed in Arish gunfight
A policeman and a gunman were both killed Monday in gunfight between two armed men and security forces in the…
Update: Morsy visits Arish to discuss security, talk to Copts
Egypt
October 5, 2012
Update: Morsy visits Arish to discuss security, talk to Copts
President Mohamed Morsy said on Friday he would order the retrial of Sinai residents who were tried in absentia under…
Families of defendants sentenced in Arish attack protest, block streets
Egypt
September 29, 2012
Families of defendants sentenced in Arish attack protest, block streets
Family members of defendants sentenced to death and life imprisonment for the attack on Arish’s police station continued to…
Security measures tightened in North Sinai
Egypt
September 28, 2012
Security measures tightened in North Sinai
Security forces in North Sinai increased safety measures at checkpoints on the Arish-Rafah international road on Friday. Authorities sent…
North Sinai Copts refuse to leave despite threats; governor denies problem
Egypt
September 21, 2012
North Sinai Copts refuse to leave despite threats; governor denies problem
Christian residents in the Sinai towns of Rafah and Arish are refusing to leave town pursuant to anonymous violent…
Update: Seven security forces members injured in Sinai attack
Egypt
September 16, 2012
Update: Seven security forces members injured in Sinai attack
Seven security forces members and three passers-by were injured by gunfire Sunday when unidentified gunmen attacked the Sheikh Zuwayed Police…
Sinai tribal leader decries random police raids
Egypt
September 13, 2012
Sinai tribal leader decries random police raids
A Sinai tribal chief criticized Thursday recent “arbitrary home raids” by police forces in the city of Arish searching for…