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Activists claim 1 million signatures supporting military takeover
Egypt
April 11, 2013
Activists claim 1 million signatures supporting military takeover
More than 1 million Egyptians have signed petitions urging the military to take over the country, the activist 25 January…
Military denies interest in intervening in presidential affairs, but remains cautious
Egypt
April 4, 2013
Military denies interest in intervening in presidential affairs, but remains cautious
A deteriorating political and economic situation has created a tense situation for the president and the military, muddied with rumors,…
Authorities arrest 15 suspected militants in North Sinai
Egypt
April 2, 2013
Authorities arrest 15 suspected militants in North Sinai
The Armed Forces arrested 15 people on Tuesday accused of being members of a militant group that illegally brandished assault…
Abouel Fotouh suggests early presidential elections
Egypt
April 1, 2013
Abouel Fotouh suggests early presidential elections
Former presidential candidate and Strong Egypt Party head Abdel Moneim Abouel Fotouh has called for early presidential elections if…
Army demolishes 250 tunnels between Egypt and Gaza
Egypt
March 27, 2013
Army demolishes 250 tunnels between Egypt and Gaza
Army Forces have shut down all tunnels in Arish Governorate’s Sarsoriya region, an area where smugglers are known to transport…
Third Field Army in Suez changes apparel over fears of impersonation
Egypt
March 18, 2013
Third Field Army in Suez changes apparel over fears of impersonation
The Third Field Army in Suez has changed the military uniform worn by its members, also warning that there are…
Military to investigate fabric resembling security uniforms
Egypt
March 17, 2013
Military to investigate fabric resembling security uniforms
The military has started an investigation over fabric it says it seized in a tunnel to Gaza to find out…
Opposition leader: We are not flirting with the army
Egypt
March 16, 2013
Opposition leader: We are not flirting with the army
Social Democratic Egyptian Party Chief Mohamed Abul Ghar, a leading member with the opposition coalition National Salvation Front, said the…
Defense Minister addresses new army doctors
Egypt
March 15, 2013
Defense Minister addresses new army doctors
Defense Minister Abdel Fattah al-Sisi spoke on Friday at an annual conference for recently graduated doctors who are joining the…