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Militants attacked more than eight security installations in the Sinai, killing at least one soldier. Clashes in Port Said killed at least three people. The Interior Ministry said 25 police officers have been killed since June 28. An influential Sunni cleric issued a fatwa saying support for former president Morsi was obligatory. The EU’s Catherine […]

State media reported that security personnel killed 10 terrorists operating in the Sinai. Supporters of former president Morsi continued to hold protests against the army. The Interior Ministry said security forces are determined to take steps to bring stability to the country. The Prime Minister was given the authority from the presidency to instruct the […]

At least 65 people were killed in clashes throughout the country between supporters of former president Morsi and the army. The Muslim Brotherhood vowed to continue holding protests against the army. The army launched a 48-hour operation in the Sinai to target militants. Morsi is expected to be transferred to Tora prison, where Hosni Mubarak […]

Former president Morsi is accused of conspiring with the Palestinian terror group Hamas and plotting attacks on prisons during the uprising against Hosni Mubarak, among other charges. Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood denounced the accusations. An army spokesman said 60 tribes have issued a document supporting the army’s plan to combat terrorism. Clashes between Morsi […]

The army said that the Muslim Brotherhood had 48 hours to accept the political roadmap set forth by the military. At least two soldiers were killed in an attack in the Sinai. Authorities seized a weapons cache on the country’s western border. The Obama administration has no plans to label the ouster of Mohammed Morsi […]

Army chief el Sisi called on Egyptians to take to the streets on Friday to give the army a mandate to “confront violence and potential terrorism.” A senior Muslim Brotherhood official responded by saying that protests against the army would continue. Militants fired RPGs at a police station in the Sinai. In a separate attack […]

At least six people were killed in clashes near Cairo University between supporters and opponents of former president Morsi. A police officer was shot dead by unidentified gunmen, and militants reportedly tried to blow up an army vehicle in the Sinai. A new poll revealed that 44% of Egyptians do not know the name of […]

Clashes between supporters and opponents of former president Morsi wounded 112 people in Suez, and left at least four people dead near Cairo. A health ministry official said 21 people have been killed in attacks in the Sinai since Morsi’s ouster. Authorities arrested 18 terrorists who were reportedly planning attacks on foreign embassies, and extended […]

Three security personnel were killed in three separate attacks in the Sinai. Authorities arrested a militant involved in an attack on a checkpoint in the Sinai. Authorities discovered a variety of weaponry being smuggled along the country’s western border. Saudi Arabia provided Egypt with $2 billion in aid.

Interior Minister Ibrahim said 11 security personnel have been killed in attacks in the Sinai since July 3. The US State Department could not confirm recent reports regarding Ramzi Mowafi’s presence and activities in the Sinai. President Mansour ordered work to resume on amending Egypt’s constitution. Foreign Minister Fahmy said Egypt has no intention to […]

Authorities placed the Sinai on lockdown in preparation for mass protests by Islamist groups and to restrict the movement of jihadists. Sinai residents were urged to avoid checkpoints and notify authorities of any suspicious activity. Attacks by militants in the Sinai reportedly led to the deaths of three civilians. The UK revoked five export licenses […]

A military source claimed that Egyptian forces had killed 10 jihadists in the Sinai in the past 48 hours. Another source said that a major operation against jihadists in the Sinai will begin on Friday. Former president Morsi and a number of his aides reportedly had their diplomatic passports taken away. An army spokesman said […]