Egyptian armed forces
Al Qaeda affiliate urges attacks on Egyptian army
Egypt
August 31, 2013
Al Qaeda affiliate urges attacks on Egyptian army
One of al Qaeda’s most militant affiliates has called on Egyptians to take up arms against their army, saying a…
Military official declares cooperation with Libya
Egypt
April 10, 2013
Military official declares cooperation with Libya
Chief of Staff of the Egyptian Armed Forces Sidqy Sobhy said that the Libyan and Egyptian armed forces would…
Spokesperson denounces websites for disputing military capabilities
Egypt
October 30, 2012
Spokesperson denounces websites for disputing military capabilities
The Egyptian army spokesperson has denounced social networking pages which, he said, have questioned the capabilities of the military and…
Morsy honors founder of Egyptian Shock Troops
Egypt
September 9, 2012
Morsy honors founder of Egyptian Shock Troops
President Mohamed Morsy on Saturday honored Major General Galal Mahmoud Hareedy, the founder of the Egyptian Shock Troops, and awarded…
Armed Forces: Sinai operations do not violate peace treaty with Israel
Egypt
September 8, 2012
Armed Forces: Sinai operations do not violate peace treaty with Israel
The military operation being carried out by the Armed Forces in Sinai is not a violation of the peace…
Lawyer accuses former Army chief of staff of illicit gains
Egypt
September 2, 2012
Lawyer accuses former Army chief of staff of illicit gains
Egyptian lawyer Samir Sabry has filed a report with the public prosecutor accusing former Army Chief of Staff Sami Anan…
Morsy visits Sinai, vows to avenge soldier deaths
Egypt
August 6, 2012
Morsy visits Sinai, vows to avenge soldier deaths
President Mohamed Morsy visited Arish, North Sinai on Monday night to offer his condolences to Egyptian soldiers stationed at the…
Troops charge into Cairo’s Tahrir, protesters flee
Egypt
December 17, 2011
Troops charge into Cairo’s Tahrir, protesters flee
Egyptian soldiers with batons charged into Tahrir Square on Saturday after fatal clashes nearby, prompting many demonstrators who have been…
Egyptian Museum closed following clashes
Egypt
April 9, 2011
Egyptian Museum closed following clashes
Authorities closed the Egyptian Museum on Saturday after at least two demonstrators were killed when the military dispersed a peaceful sit-in in…
Military source: Egypt army mulling replacement of several provincial governors
Egypt
March 1, 2011
Military source: Egypt army mulling replacement of several provincial governors
Egypt's Supreme Council of the Armed Forces, which has governed the nation's affairs since the 11 February ouster of longstanding…