security
Suspects in Cairo ‘terrorist cell’ deny charges, claim torture
Egypt
November 1, 2012
Suspects in Cairo ‘terrorist cell’ deny charges, claim torture
Twelve terrorism suspects arrested in Cairo's Nasr City last week have denied the charges filed against them, while a lawyer…
Protesters block Arish highway over kidnapping
Egypt
November 1, 2012
Protesters block Arish highway over kidnapping
Arish residents blocked the Arish-Rafah international highway in Sinai with bricks and stones on Thursday in protest of a woman's…
7000 soldiers and snipers to secure Morsy’s visit to Assiut
Egypt
October 31, 2012
7000 soldiers and snipers to secure Morsy’s visit to Assiut
Informed sources said that the Republican Guard and the Special Forces are dispersing in 16 positions in Assiut to secure…
Of real and fake alarms: ‘Terrorist’ arrests raises concerns over threat’s veracity
Egypt
October 31, 2012
Of real and fake alarms: ‘Terrorist’ arrests raises concerns over threat’s veracity
A police raid last week on a Nasr City apartment housing an alleged terrorist cell has raised concerns about the…
Morsy meets with interior minister over sexual harassment
Egypt
October 30, 2012
Morsy meets with interior minister over sexual harassment
President Mohamed Morsy met with Interior Minister Ahmed Gamal Eddin on Tuesday to discuss security and ways to address widespread…
Rafah residents find ‘explosive belt’ in city square
Egypt
October 30, 2012
Rafah residents find ‘explosive belt’ in city square
Rafah residents on Tuesday found an “explosive belt” in a square in the city and reported it to local security.
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Security heightened in Sinai over attack fears
Egypt
October 25, 2012
Security heightened in Sinai over attack fears
Security forces in Sinai are investigating claims that jihadi groups are planning to launch attacks in the peninsula using car…
Five arrested in Nasr City for possessing weapons, explosives
Egypt
October 25, 2012
Five arrested in Nasr City for possessing weapons, explosives
Security forces in Cairo on Thursday arrested five people suspected of hiding weapons and explosives inside a building in Nasr…
Officer injured in Sinai gas station attack
Egypt
October 22, 2012
Officer injured in Sinai gas station attack
A security officer at Abordis Police Department was wounded in an armed attack by unidentified armed men Monday afternoon inside…
US Cairo embassy urges safety precautions for citizens
Egypt
October 18, 2012
US Cairo embassy urges safety precautions for citizens
The US Embassy in Cairo has urged American nationals to take increased safety measures, citing the unstable security situation in…