Special to WorldTribune.com After placing Egypt at the forefront of a “religious revolution” in a New Year’s speech, President Abdul Fatah Sisi has tasked clerics with combating radicalism in schools, mosques and the media. “You, imams, are responsible before Allah. The entire world is waiting. The entire world is waiting for your next word because […]
Special to WorldTribune.com Egypt’s army has closed off more than 500 tunnels as President Abdul Fatah Sisi’s “comprehensive” crackdown on militancy continues in Sinai and on the border with the Gaza Strip. Military spokesman Gen. Mohammed Samir told state-owned al-Ahram newspaper on May 25 that 521 tunnels connecting Gaza to Egypt have been discovered since […]
Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Egypt has urged the United States to support the Arab state’s counter-insurgency campaign. Egyptian President Abdul Fatah Sisi called on Washington to renew support for the CI campaign against the Muslim Brotherhood and Al Qaida. In a meeting with a House delegation, the president said Egypt faced regional threats that […]
Special to WorldTribune.com MOSCOW — Russia has pledged to accelerate military deliveries to Egypt. Russian President Vladimir Putin said the Kremlin would ensure that Egypt would soon receive billions of dollars worth of Russian weapons. Putin, in a meeting with President Abdul Fatah Sisi, said the deliveries have already begun. “We are delivering weapons to […]
Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Egypt has submitted a request for billions of dollars in additional aid from Saudi Arabia. Diplomatic sources said the regime of President Abdul Fatah Sisi discussed a plan for Egypt to help bolster security of Saudi Arabia and its Gulf allies. They said Sisi, who met Saudi King Abdullah, sought […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — Congress has overseen the formation of a lobbying group for Egypt. A group of House members have formed the Egypt Caucus in a campaign to restore U.S. military aid to Cairo. The House members, almost all of them Republicans, have asserted that the new military-backed government led by President Abdul […]
Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — The United States has pledged to deliver 10 advanced attack helicopters to Egypt. “The Apaches will come, and they’ll come very very soon,” U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on June 22. “I emphasized our strong support for upholding the universal rights and freedoms of all Egyptians including freedom […]
Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Egypt has banned activities by unlicensed Muslim clerics. The government has prohibited Islamist preachers from operating in mosques. Under a presidential decree issued on June 7, offenders faced imprisonment as well as heavy fines for unlicensed activities, particularly during Friday sermons. “No preacher will mount a pulpit next Friday without […]
Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Egypt has delayed plans to cut fuel subsidies. The Egyptian daily Al Masri Al Yom reported that the subsidy reduction was to have taken place before Sisi’s inauguration on June 8. The newspaper, quoting a Cabinet source, said Egypt’s intelligence community warned of a wave of violent protests by the […]
Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Egypt has appointed a new defense minister. The government has appointed Chief of Staff Gen. Sidki Sobhi as Egypt’s new defense minister. Sobhi replaces Abdul Fatah Sisi, who declared his candidacy for president. Officials said Sobhi, a veteran infantry officer, would also become the new commander of Egypt’s military. Under […]