Egypt

Egypt says sending Arab troops to Syria is a possibility

May 04, 2018 10:41

Egypt says talks are underway with officials from “various countries” to consider a US proposal to form an Arab army and replace the American military forces in Syria.
Jailed Egyptian photojournalist Shawkan wins UNESCO press freedom prize

Apr 24, 2018 00:30

The United Nations cultural agency says detained Egyptian photojournalist Mahmoud Abu Zeid will be awarded the World Press Freedom Prize, a decision that drew criticism from Egyptian authorities.
Crisis looming in Sinai amid Egyptian army offensive: Human Rights Watch

Apr 23, 2018 08:04

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has warned of a looming humanitarian crisis in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula amid an ongoing military operation against Daesh-affiliated militants there, saying the army’s actions in the restive region risk “collective punishment.”
Crisis looming in Sinai amid Egyptian army offensive: Human Rights Watch

Apr 23, 2018 04:00

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has warned of a looming humanitarian crisis in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula amid an ongoing military operation against Daesh-affiliated terrorists there, saying the army’s actions in the restive region risks “collective punishment.”
Extremist leader killed in Egypt's Sinai: Army

Apr 18, 2018 10:42

Egypt's military said Wednesday it had killed an extremist leader in the Sinai Peninsula, where the Daesh group is carrying out an insurgency.
Egypt upholds life sentence against Brotherhood leader Badie

Apr 15, 2018 00:08

The Court of Cassation in Egypt has upheld a life sentence given to the Muslim Brotherhood’s spiritual leader Mohammed Badie, convicting him of “planning violent attacks”.
Military escalation threatens safety of Syrians: Egypt

Apr 14, 2018 13:21

Egypt has voiced deep concern over the current military escalation in Syria, saying it threatens agreements on creating de-escalation zones in the war-torn country and the safety of the Syrian people.
Egypt’s Sisi wins 97 percent of votes with no real opposition

Apr 02, 2018 23:55

Official results of Egypt’s presidential election show incumbent President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has won 97 percent of the vote, the same proportion he secured in 2014 but this time with a lower turnout.
Six militants, 2 Egyptian soldiers killed in Sinai: Army

Apr 01, 2018 14:35

At least six militants and two Egyptian soldiers have been killed during a sweeping operation against the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group in the Sinai Peninsula.
Egypt government warns foreign journalists over election coverage

Apr 01, 2018 07:37

Egypt has warned foreign journalists about the consequences of the “non-professional” coverage of the presidential election in the North African country, where incumbent Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is headed toward a landslide victory in what has been effectively a one-man show.