Egypt says 19 fighters killed in Sinai; 5 casualties among troops
Army says it launched raids and air attacks in Bir al-Abed, Rafah and Sheikh Zuweid, targeting ‘terrorist hideouts’.
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Egypt army says 46 fighters and three soldiers killed in Sinai
About 100 suspects were arrested and more than 30 cars and scooters were confiscated or destroyed, military says.
Dozens of armed fighters killed in Egypt’s Northern Sinai
In a statement on Tuesday, the Egyptian army said it killed 59 insurgents and arrested 142 more.
Egypt says security forces killed 450 fighters in Sinai peninsula
Army spokesman said more than 1,200 explosives devices, 1,900 vehicles were destroyed as part of operation ‘Sinai 2018’.
Egypt’s military says 52 fighters killed in the Sinai Peninsula
The announcement comes as the government continues to battle armed groups in the desert region.
Sinai: What is happening and why
The Sinai operation comes amid preparations to hold Egypt’s presidential election next week.
Videos show destruction in Egypt’s Sinai offensive
Footage shows destruction in Sinai Peninsula a month after Egyptian military began its campaign against armed groups.
Amnesty: Egypt army using banned cluster bombs in Sinai
Analysis of video circulated by the Egyptian military shows cluster bombs that Amnesty says only the army could have used.
Published On 1 Mar 2018
Egypt told to halt cluster-bombs use in North Sinai
Rights group issues appeal after analysis of video showing use of ‘indiscriminate weapons’ during military operation.
Egypt kills 16 fighters in Sinai military operation
More than 60 targets destroyed in major military operation in the restive Sinai Peninsula, Egyptian army says.
