Egypt suspended commercial flights from Iran after protests by Salafists. Egyptian authorities seized a variety of arms and ammunition from a weapons cache approximately three miles from the border with Israel. A second cache of weapons was discovered in central Sinai. A shipment of tear gas from the United States arrived at the Abadeya Port […]
Clashes broke out in Cairo at Egypt’s main Coptic Christian cathedral after assailants attacked the funeral of four Copts killed in earlier sectarian violence. One person has been killed and at least 80 wounded in the latest violence. Copts blamed the Morsi government for failing to provide adequate security, and some claimed the police were […]
Al-Qaida Leader Urges Muslims to Unite in Struggle
At least five people were killed in clashes between Coptic Christians and Muslims outside of Cairo. Authorities seized an explosives cache that was intended to be smuggled into the Gaza Strip. Protesters throughout the country took to the streets in anti-Morsi protests.
Egypt’s political, military leadership divided over support for Hamas
Salafists attempted to storm the home of the Iranian charge d’affaires in Cairo. Authorities arrested a couple of Palestinians who had entered Egypt illegally. One entered through the smuggling tunnels with Gaza and was wanted for security-related issues. While in Sudan, President Morsi said both Egypt and Sudan face “enemies.”
Sensing their vulnerability, kidnappers find Christians easy prey in Egyptian province
Egyptian officials requested clarifications from Hamas as to why terrorists in Gaza have been permitted to fire rockets at Israel in recent days. A Togolese-flagged ship carrying an assortment of weaponry off the coast of Egypt was seized by Egyptian authorities. An EU envoy expressed concern regarding proposed legislation on civil society and NGOs in […]
Egypt passes law allowing religious slogans in election campaigns
Since Fierce Clash, Egypt’s Crisis Takes New Turn
The Muslim Brotherhood tweeted a video that alleges that Jews control the media in the US. Egypt reportedly called on Hamas to hand over the perpetrators of the attack last August on a Rafah military outpost. An Egyptian intelligence official denied that Egyptian authorities believe Hamas’ Ayman Nofal is tied to the attack. Salafists plan […]
The Muslim Brotherhood accused the US of “blatant interference” in Egyptian internal affairs. Authorities arrested 15 suspected Islamist militants in the Sinai, and seized a weapons cache in the Sinai that included antiaircraft missiles.
Saudi Religious Police Work to Improve Image
US accuses Egypt of stifling freedom of expression
Members of an Egyptian ultras group market a t-shirt featuring Osama bin Laden and other jihadist leaders on Facebook to their fellow soccer fans. These same fans fly a flag with bin Laden’s face on it before and after soccer games.
Egypt hit by spate of mob killings
Imprisoned, Tortured, Killed: Human Trafficking Thrives on Sinai Peninsula
An Israeli security delegation arrived in Cairo for discussions with Egyptian intelligence officials. An Egyptian military source said that authorities continue to demolish smuggling tunnels between Egypt and the Gaza Strip. Armed Islamist militants paraded through towns in the northern Sinai.
Egypt’s prosecutor-general ordered the arrest of well-known satirist Bassem Youssef for insulting President Morsi and denigrating Islam. A direct commercial flight from Cairo to Iran took place, the first in over 30 years. The US expressed concern about rising reports of sexual violence in Egypt. The results of the investigation on the attack on a […]
Pope refers to ‘Muslim brothers’ on Good Friday
Authorities thwarted 10 plots targeting vital sites in the Sinai this week. In a protest near Cairo, Islamists demanded the “purging of biased Egyptian media.” Jama’a al-Islamiya called for the creation of Islamist media outlets. At least 30 people were injured in clashes between Muslim Brotherhood supporters and protesters in Alexandria. Salafists protested the visit […]
The Egyptian Sinai: A New Front for Jihadist Activity
Sinai Tourism Hits Rock Bottom, Business Owners Blame Morsi
Hamas officials continue to harshly condemn reports that suggest the group is tied to last August’s attack on an Egyptian military outpost. Meanwhile, in the West Bank, Palestinian Authority security forces are cracking down on Hamas operatives.
Rise in Sexual Assaults in Egypt Sets Off Clash Over Blame
Salafist and Muslim Brotherhood leaders are working together in view of an imminent crackdown by President Morsi’s government on opposition forces. A political activist was released after he demanded a judge for his case. An Israeli man and a Norwegian woman who were kidnapped by armed tribesmen on March 22 were released.
The top prosecutor issued arrest warrants for five leading rights activists for allegedly inciting violence against the Muslim Brotherhood. President Morsi warned that “whoever sticks his finger inside Egypt, I will cut it off.” The port and airport in el Arish were closed after police went on strike. Antiaircraft rounds were discovered in the Sinai. […]
Criminal gangs fill void left by Egypt’s broken security apparatus
Sunni Leaders Gaining Clout in Mideast
An Israeli man and a Norwegian woman were kidnapped by Bedouin gunmen in the Sinai. The Muslim Brotherhood was granted nongovernmental organization status. Clashes took place between opposition protesters and members of the Muslim Brotherhood in Moqattam.