security
Israeli Embassy break-in raises questions over military’s motives
Egypt
September 13, 2011
Israeli Embassy break-in raises questions over military’s motives
When he scaled the diminutive building adjacent to the one hosting the Israeli Embassy, Mostafa al-Sayed did not think that…
Gunmen attack police checkpoint in Sinai, wounding two
Egypt
September 12, 2011
Gunmen attack police checkpoint in Sinai, wounding two
Gunmen attacked a police checkpoint on Sunday, in the Tawil district, 15km north of the city of Arish in Sinai.…
Egyptian source: No Egyptian shots fired toward Eilat
Egypt
September 12, 2011
Egyptian source: No Egyptian shots fired toward Eilat
An Egyptian source on Monday denied that Egyptian security forces shot at Israeli soldiers in Eilat from the Egypt-Israel border.…
Security beefed up at Cairo airport on 9/11 anniversary
Egypt
September 11, 2011
Security beefed up at Cairo airport on 9/11 anniversary
Passengers leaving for New York, Europe and Israel on Sunday were subjected to tighter-than-usual security measures at Cairo International Airport…
Anti-military rally in Tahrir swells to tens of thousands as more march around Cairo
Egypt
September 9, 2011
Anti-military rally in Tahrir swells to tens of thousands as more march around Cairo
Around 30,000 protesters gathered in Tahrir Square Friday to protest the ruling military council's performance and their numbers continued to…
In Sinai, Egypt should be tough but fair
Opinion
September 6, 2011
In Sinai, Egypt should be tough but fair
On 29 July, a group of around hundred armed men rode into the town of Arish in northern Sinai on…
Al-Qaeda could benefit from dysfunctional democracy and economy in Egypt, warns EU
Egypt
September 6, 2011
Al-Qaeda could benefit from dysfunctional democracy and economy in Egypt, warns EU
BRUSSELS - The Arab uprisings have provided an opportunity for Al-Qaeda, the EU's counter-terrorism chief said Monday, underlining the need…
NAC states six demands to be voiced on Friday’s protest
Egypt
September 4, 2011
NAC states six demands to be voiced on Friday’s protest
The National Association for Change (NAC) called for a protest on Friday entitled “Path Correction Friday” which aims at rescuing…
Amid renewed unrest, political players discuss Sinai development
Egypt
August 29, 2011
Amid renewed unrest, political players discuss Sinai development
In the wake of renewed unrest in Sinai, talk about the dire need to develop the eastern peninsula is resurfacing.…