Salafi sheikh describes how the soldiers were released
The sheikh was contacted by one of the kidnappers on Wednesday
Read More →Interior Minister rewards policemen while Amnesty International criticises ministry
Over 11 thousand policemen are rewarded amid criticism of the ministry by Amnesty International
Read More →FJP and National Conscience Front criticise NSF rejection of dialogue
Calls from FJP and NCF for the National Salvation Front to reassess its position
Read More →Soldiers were released without negotiations says presidency
Military spokesperson says information on kidnappers is available but won’t be released for security reasons and that military operations contributed to intelligence efforts
Read More →Legal take on the release of the kidnapped soldiers
AFTE lawyer: Egyptians have the right to know exactly what happened
Read More →Politicians call for securing and developing Sinai
Brotherhood Supreme Guide calls on government to bring kidnappers to justice as groups stress importance of Sinai development
Read More →Rafah border crossing reopens
Border security members end their sit-in upon news of the release of the seven hostages
Read More →Morsi thanks military and police for successful rescue operation
The president met with the seven released soldiers at Almaza military airport
Read More →Sinai kidnappers free Egypt security personnel: Army
Their release comes “as a result of efforts by Egyptian military intelligence in coordination with tribal leaders in Sinai,” Military spokesperson said
Read More →Op-ed review: Sinai and the Armed Forces
One columnist claims that the whole of Sinai is the problem, and discusses how media and political forces failed, and the other discusses the Armed Forces’ role in the current crisis. Fahmy Howeidy It is read the rest…
Read More →Salafist jihadists deny involvement in Sinai kidnapping as military operation looms
Shura Council defence committee demands formation of National Security Council so that elected representatives are involved in decision-making process
Read More →NSF addresses Sinai crisis
The National Salvation Front calls on authorities to exercise more transparency when dealing with the situation in Sinai
Read More →Regarding the kidnapped Soldiers
The latest political crisis in Egypt revolves around seven Egyptian soldiers who were allegedly kidnapped by Jihadist groups in the Sinai Peninsula last Thursday. Their kidnappers are demanding a Sinai-based militant detained for almost two read the rest…
Read More →Profile: Hamada Abou Sheita
Abu Sheita’s wife: The soldiers’ kidnapping came to divert attention from the possible outbreak of a new revolution
Read More →Reactions to Sinai soldiers kidnapping crisis
EIPR: The crisis in Sinai has roots that should be treated
Read More →Update: Hamas increases presence along Egyptian border
Tunnels along the Gaza border with Egypt are closed by the Palestinian organisation in response to the kidnapping in Sinai
Read More →Presidency denies negotiations with kidnappers
No military operations approved yet and all options are being considered, says presidential spokesperson
Read More →Police officers strike in solidarity with abducted personnel
Police officers demand a speedy resolution to the hostage crisis in the Sinai Peninsula
Read More →Sinai CSF camp attacked by unidentified gunmen
Unknown gunmen attack a Central Security Forces camp in Sinai amid hostage crisis
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