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Sinai security raises alert levels after attack rumors
Egypt
October 15, 2012
Sinai security raises alert levels after attack rumors
North Sinai security authorities are raising their alert levels following reports that extremist groups intend to carry out major attacks…
Moving ground: Sinai’s economic woes
Egypt
October 11, 2012
Moving ground: Sinai’s economic woes
ARISH — As President Mohamed Morsy met with community leaders in the capital of North Sinai, residents of the neighborhood…
North Sinai Central Security commander summoned over accident
Egypt
October 9, 2012
North Sinai Central Security commander summoned over accident
The public prosecutor in North Sinai summoned the commander of the Central Security Forces in the governorate for testimony about…
No criminal activity suspected in Central Security truck crash, say police
Egypt
October 9, 2012
No criminal activity suspected in Central Security truck crash, say police
So far there is no suspicion of criminal involvement in the Central Security truck crash that led to the death…
Policeman, gunman killed in Arish gunfight
Egypt
October 8, 2012
Policeman, gunman killed in Arish gunfight
A policeman and a gunman were both killed Monday in gunfight between two armed men and security forces in the…
Bishop says Sinai Copts were not forced to evacuate
Egypt
October 2, 2012
Bishop says Sinai Copts were not forced to evacuate
Bishop Quzman of North Sinai has denied reports that the region’s Coptic citizens have been forced to leave their homes…
Sinai, Upper Egypt prepare for torrential rain
Egypt
October 1, 2012
Sinai, Upper Egypt prepare for torrential rain
The General Authority for Meteorology (GAM) has warned of possible torrential rain with autumn approaching, which requires the clearing of…
North Sinai governor meets Copts after extremist threats
Egypt
October 1, 2012
North Sinai governor meets Copts after extremist threats
North Sinai Governor Sayed Harhour asked Copts living near Rafah city in Sinai to wait until Thursday to see if…
Sunday’s papers: 2011 called and wants its political figures back
Egypt
September 30, 2012
Sunday’s papers: 2011 called and wants its political figures back
There are blasts from the past in today’s papers, as political and public figures that seemed to carry so much…
Security measures tightened in North Sinai
Egypt
September 28, 2012
Security measures tightened in North Sinai
Security forces in North Sinai increased safety measures at checkpoints on the Arish-Rafah international road on Friday. Authorities sent…