Egypt
Fact sheet of terrorist attacks, security raids in Sinai in two years
Egypt
October 26, 2014
Fact sheet of terrorist attacks, security raids in Sinai in two years
When President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi came to office in June, he declared that security operations in Sinai will remain ongoing…
Former Jamaa al-Islamiya figure says Sinai attack response to recent sentences against terrorists
Egypt
October 26, 2014
Former Jamaa al-Islamiya figure says Sinai attack response to recent sentences against terrorists
Former Jamaa al-Islamiya figure Nageh Ibrahim said that the terrorist attack against armed forces personnel in Sinai came in response…
Finance Ministry: International oil price decrease will not affect governmental projects
Business
October 26, 2014
Finance Ministry: International oil price decrease will not affect governmental projects
Ayman al-Qaffas, Finance Ministry spokesperson and deputy minister for international affairs, ruled out negative impacts of decrease in oil international…
Parties call for social dialogue over NGOs law
Egypt
October 25, 2014
Parties call for social dialogue over NGOs law
Six political parties expressed solidarity with civil society communities which have been exposed to fierce attack by media through circulating…
Government fails to resolve cotton marketing crisis
Business
October 25, 2014
Government fails to resolve cotton marketing crisis
The cotton marketing committee meeting failed on Thursday to resolve the crop marketing issue during the current season or issue…
Egypt closes Rafah border crossing indefinitely
Egypt
October 25, 2014
Egypt closes Rafah border crossing indefinitely
Egyptian authorities have decided to close Rafah border crossing indefinitely starting 25 October.On Friday, President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi declared a…
Sisi: Foreign support behind Sinai attack on Friday
Egypt
October 25, 2014
Sisi: Foreign support behind Sinai attack on Friday
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Saturday commenting on the Friday attacks against military in Sinai, “It’s important to know…
Sisi orders state of emergency in North Sinai for three months
Egypt
October 25, 2014
Sisi orders state of emergency in North Sinai for three months
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi issued presidential decree on Friday declaring state of emergency in parts of North Sinai for three…
Saudi consulate vehicles set on fire in Suez
Egypt
October 25, 2014
Saudi consulate vehicles set on fire in Suez
Masked men set fire to two cars belonging to the consulate of Saudi Arabia in the Egyptian city of Suez…
Attacks in Sinai leave at least 30 security personnel dead
Egypt
October 24, 2014
Attacks in Sinai leave at least 30 security personnel dead
Two attacks in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula killed at least 30 security personnel on Friday, security sources said, in some of…