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Police kill gunman in North Sinai
Egypt
January 17, 2013
Police kill gunman in North Sinai
Police shot to death a suspect in North Sinai Thursday when he allegedly fired on them as they were pulling…
Military prosecution revokes prison sentences for 13 Sinai residents
Egypt
January 14, 2013
Military prosecution revokes prison sentences for 13 Sinai residents
Prison sentences for 13 Sinai residents have been revoked by the military prosecution in North Sinai. The sentences ranged between…
The Canada of Sinai : A flashback
Egypt
January 14, 2013
The Canada of Sinai : A flashback
The rumors began only a few days into the Israeli attack on Gaza, with whispers on Facebook that Palestinians fleeing…
New ownership regulations in Sinai are worrying for many
Egypt
January 14, 2013
New ownership regulations in Sinai are worrying for many
A series of recent changes in the regulation of land and property ownership in Sinai are said to protect national…
Eight policemen injured in Sinai shootout
Egypt
January 12, 2013
Eight policemen injured in Sinai shootout
An Egyptian police officer and seven Central Security Forces recruits were injured in an attack by unidentified gunmen Friday, state…
Four arrested in Matrouh on arms smuggling charges
Egypt
January 10, 2013
Four arrested in Matrouh on arms smuggling charges
Four suspects were arrested in Matrouh Governorate on Thursday on charges of smuggling weapons and ammunition in a vehicle without…
Border troops arrest 15 undocumented migrants
Egypt
January 9, 2013
Border troops arrest 15 undocumented migrants
Security services intercepted 15 migrants Wednesday while they were attempting to cross into Israel. Border guards spotted the group in…
Bad weather closes ports, kills six in road crash
Egypt
January 7, 2013
Bad weather closes ports, kills six in road crash
Inclement weather on Monday prompted the closure of the Arish and Damietta marine ports and caused a road collision that…
Military denies reports of halted crackdown on Sinai militants
Egypt
January 6, 2013
Military denies reports of halted crackdown on Sinai militants
The Armed Forces denied reports that it halted its operation against militants in Sinai, vowing to never negotiate with them.…
Military trial of detained journalist postponed to 9 January
Egypt
January 6, 2013
Military trial of detained journalist postponed to 9 January
The military trial of photographer Mohamed Sabry, who was arrested Friday by the army at the border city of Rafah,…