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Egyptian NGO accuses authorities of persecution after members arrested
Egypt
July 5, 2015
Egyptian NGO accuses authorities of persecution after members arrested
The Egyptian Commissioner for Rights and Freedom (ECRF) has denounced what it says is its persecution after Egyptian security forces…
Security sources: 9 militants killed in North Sinai raids
Egypt
April 27, 2015
Security sources: 9 militants killed in North Sinai raids
Security sources in North Sinai announced on Monday that nine militants allegedly belonging to Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis, a terrorist group…
Govt plans crackdown on land encroachments
Egypt
January 20, 2015
Govt plans crackdown on land encroachments
A number of ministries have begun coordinating with the security directorates in governorates and the armed forces to remove building…
Security sources: Four extremists killed in North Sinai crackdown
Egypt
August 21, 2014
Security sources: Four extremists killed in North Sinai crackdown
Four extremists were killed and two others were arrested in an extended crackdown in Sheikh Zuwaid and Rafah in North…
Seven militants killed, 36 arrested in North Sinai army crackdown
Egypt
March 12, 2014
Seven militants killed, 36 arrested in North Sinai army crackdown
Seven militants were killed in an army crackdown on a farm west of the Al-Madfouna Al-Shamaliya village in North Sinai,…
Security sources: 13 MB members, extremists arrested in Sharqiya
Egypt
February 9, 2014
Security sources: 13 MB members, extremists arrested in Sharqiya
Security forces in Sharqiya announced on Sunday the arrest of 13 Muslim Brotherhood members and extremists in a crackdown following…
Military crackdown on Sheikh Zuwayed, 4 arrested including 2 Palestinians
Egypt
February 5, 2014
Military crackdown on Sheikh Zuwayed, 4 arrested including 2 Palestinians
A security crackdown in the city of Sheikh Zuwayed in North Sinai on Tuesday, resulted in the destruction of 10…
Syria submits further details of its chemical arms program
Egypt
October 5, 2013
Syria submits further details of its chemical arms program
Syria has given international experts additional details about its chemical weapons program that go beyond a 21 September declaration of…
Reporters Without Borders denounces detention of journalists in Egypt
Egypt
September 26, 2013
Reporters Without Borders denounces detention of journalists in Egypt
Reporters Without Borders has warned that the future of democracy in Egypt is at risk as authorities continue to target…