Qatar-based TV network al-Jazeera recently broadcast a documentary series in which it accused Egypt of providing weapons to Qatari military officers who were planning to conduct a military coup in 1996 against former Emir Hamed bin Khalifa Al-Thani.
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President: Egypt will help enhance security in South Sudan
Egyptian President, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Tuesday expressed his country’s readiness to expend all efforts to enhance security and stability in South Sudan.
158 weapon depots destroyed on 9th day of Sinai 2018 military operation: army spokesperson
Official spokesperson of the Armed Forces Tamer al-Refeai stated on Saturday that Egypt’s Air Force destroyed 8 terrorist targets and 158 weapon depots on the ninth day of the ongoing military operation “Sinai 2018” to eliminate terrorism in the troubled Sinai peninsula.
Military leak reveals details of Anan’s files outside Egypt
High-level military sources have revealed new information about detained former Egyptian Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Sami Anan. Adviser Hisham Genena, former head of Egypt’s Central Auditing Organisation made announcements regarding key documents he claims are outside of Egypt.
Deputy president of Strong Egypt Party reports mistreatment in prison
Mohamed al-Qassas, the Strong Egypt Party’s deputy president, has reported being subject to mistreatment during his detention at the maximum-security Tora Prison complex, including prolonged hours of being handcuffed and blindfolded, according to lawyer Halim Hanish.
Armed Forces orders emergency medical measures in Sinai as military presence intensifies
The Armed Forces requested the urgent deployment of medical reinforcements to the Sinai Peninsula and Ismailia as hospitals implement emergency measures, following an increase in military presence in the area sources told Mada Masr on Wednesday, speaking on condition of anonymity.
Military spokesperson denies reports that Israel carries out airstrikes in Egypt: Sputnik
Egypt’s military spokesperson Tamer al-Refai refuted the validity of a New York Times article, which reported that Israel regularly conducts airstrikes in North Sinai, in comments to Russian news agency Sputnik on Sunday.
Egypt welcomes US listing of Hasm and Liwa al-Thawra as terror groups
The US state department has added two Egyptian militant groups to its terror list, the US secretary state announced on Friday.
Power struggle inside Egyptian intelligence agency favours Al-Sisi
The new Chief of Egypt’s Intelligence Agency, Abbas Kamel, has ousted seven senior officials fearing that they would work to undermine the efforts of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi to stand for a new term in office, Thenewkhalij.org revealed on Friday.
Egyptian security sources: Dozens of officers recently joined Al-Qaeda-linked group
On Wednesday, Egyptian security sources reported that, dozens of officers joined Ansar Al-Islam during the past few months, an Al-Qaeda-linked organisation is led by former Special Forces officer Hisham Ashmawi.