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7 injured in clash between Islamists and security forces in Sinai

7 injured in clash between Islamists and security forces in Sinai

Seven people were injured in the village of Sheikh Zuwayid today when the residents clashed with members of the Egyptian national police, over house-to-house raids conducted by the latter.

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Egyptian Army NCOs protest their low wages

Egyptian Army NCOs protest their low wages

Close to 100 Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) of the Egyptian army were involved in a tense standoff during their protest in Cairo, when they fought with the troops from the National Military Police, who were trying to disperse them.

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Egyptian Army announces that 32 militants killed so far in Sinai operation

Egyptian Army announces that 32 militants killed so far in Sinai operation

Colonel Ahmed Mohammed Ali, an official with the Egyptian Army today announced that a total of 32 militants have been killed so far in the ongoing military operation in North Sinai.

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Egypt replaces MBTs with the APCs in Sinai after Israel expresses concern

Egypt replaces MBTs with the APCs in Sinai after Israel expresses concern

Egyptian military officials announced today that they will be deploying light infantry vehicles in the Sinai Peninsula instead of the Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) which are currently operating there.

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Egyptian Navy finalizes the deal to acquire German submarines

Egyptian Navy finalizes the deal to acquire German submarines

A senior official with the Egyptian Navy today informed the media that the navy has finalized a deal with the German defence ministry, for the purchase of two submarines.

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Egypt reassures the Israelis that the army presence in the Sinai is temporary

Egypt reassures the Israelis that the army presence in the Sinai is temporary

According to the Israeli media sources, Egypt’s newly appointed defence minister has defended his country’s position in Sinai, saying that the military presence there was necessitated due to the need to eliminate the Salafist extremists.

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