Tag Archives: Egypt

Authorities are questioning an 11-member jihadist cell that was apprehended last week. The cell, which is made up of Egyptian, Palestinian, and Lebanese citizens, was plotting to target an Egyptian military installation in Rafah. The Salafi Nour party said none of its members will take a post in the Egyptian cabinet, which is expected to […]

Secretary of Defense Hagel arrived in Egypt, the latest stop on his Middle East tour. An Israeli citizen imprisoned by Egypt on espionage-related charges began a hunger strike. An adviser to President Morsi resigned over “the slowness of decision-making and monopolization by the Brotherhood.” Authorities discovered a cache of explosives in el Arish.

Authorities discovered weapons and drugs in a raid in the Sinai. At least one person was detained in the raid. Egypt announced plans to restart its nuclear program with the help of Russia. Prime Minister Qandil said the Egyptian cabinet will be reshuffled next week.

Justice Minister Ahmed Mekky announced his resignation. Mohamed al Zawahiri, the brother of al Qaeda emir Ayman al Zawahiri, warned of a Coptic “triumph” in Egypt and expressed ideological sympathy for Salafi jihadist groups in the Sinai. Authorities claimed to have uncovered a network of spies working with Israel’s Mossad in the Sinai.

Police arrested 39 people for involvement in clashes on April 19 that injured over 90 near the Supreme Court. The trial of 26 suspected Islamist militants was postponed. A leading Salafist said “martyrdom will pave the way” for “a long-prevailing nation.” The Interior Ministry provided Sinai police with heavier weapons to help target “hostile targets.” […]

A Salafi leader said armed groups in the Sinai were prepared to hand over their weapons if Egyptian authorities agreed to treat them fairly. Clashes between Islamists and opponents near Cairo’s High Court left at least 95 injured. Egypt requested a $2 billion loan from Russia.

Turkey plans to give Egypt the second half of a $2 billion loan within two months. An Egyptian court gave Prime Minister Qandil a one-year prison sentence in absentia for not renationalizing the Tanta Flax and Oil Company. The retrial of former president Mubarak will commence on May 11.

The IMF and Egypt failed to reach an agreement on a $4.8 billion loan deal. A police officer was killed by unidentified gunmen in the Sinai. Three women, including the daughter of a high-profile Coptic figure, were kidnapped by gunmen in Rafah. An Israeli man who entered the Sinai illegally was sentenced to two years […]

Former president Mubarak was ordered released on murder charges, but will remain in custody over corruption charges. A weapons cache, including mines and antiaircraft weaponry, which was destined for the Gaza Strip, was seized by authorities in the Sinai. A second cache of weaponry also in the Sinai was found later. A former leader of […]

Foreign Minister Amr said Egypt will abide by its peace treaty with Israel as long as Israel also respects it. Following an attack on a security checkpoint in South Sinai, authorities increased security measures in the Sinai. The army released a video showing the destruction of a smuggling tunnel near Rafah. Two Muslim Brotherhood members […]

The retrial of former President Hosni Mubarak was postponed after the presiding judge referred the case to another court. Unidentified gunmen attacked a security checkpoint in the Sinai. Authorities prevented the smuggling of weapons, money, and drugs at the Salloum land port.

Authorities found a weapons cache that included TNT and antitank mines in el Arish. Parliament approved a revamped election law, but opposition members denounced the move. Former president Mubarak will face a retrial for his role in failing to stop the killing of protesters during the uprising that ended his rule.

President Morsi withdrew a number of complaints against journalists that his office had filed. An Israeli delegation arrived in Cairo for discussions with Egyptian intelligence and military officials on the situation in the Sinai, among other topics. Authorities detained Palestinians with ammunition who had infiltrated Egypt via Gaza’s smuggling tunnels. A Hungarian member of the […]

Leaked documents revealed that Egypt’s armed forces tortured and killed people during the uprising against Hosni Mubarak. A leading cleric known for his role in the uprising against Hosni Mubarak was suspended due to comments critical of President Morsi. Four suspected jihadists were arrested by authorities in Rafah. Qatar pledged an additional $3 billion in […]