Egypt

Egypt: Hawkers Fenced Out of Giza Pyramids

Date: August 13th, 2008 |

In an ongoing seven-year effort to modernize tourism to the Giza Pyramids, authorities have completed a 12-mile fence that encloses the plateau on which the archaeological wonders stand, complete with alarms, motion sensors and a high-tech security system to be monitored around the clock. The hawkers who have made the site a scene of barely [read more]

Egypt, Gaza, Israel: Border Crisis Stirs Tensions Between Egypt, Hamas, Palestinian Authority

Date: January 30th, 2008 |

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Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians poured into Egypt after Hamas militants blew open the border partition between Gaza and the Egyptian city of Rafah Jan. 23, relieving tensions in Gaza but creating tensions in Egypt. For the past six months Gaza has been blockaded by Israel because of almost daily rocket attacks on Israeli border [read more]

Egypt: Robbery Scam in Cairo

Date: December 20th, 2006 |

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If traveling by car in Cairo, resist the urge to get out of your car if bumped from the rear by another vehicle. Criminals use this tactic to get people out of their cars so they can rob them. Trust your instincts and leave the area if you suspect foul play, or drive to the [read more]

Egypt: Bombings in Sinai Resort Town

Date: April 25th, 2006 |

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The third terrorist attack in less than two years on the Sinai Peninsula claimed 23 lives and injured dozens in the popular resort of Dahab April 24. The three nearly simultaneous bombings struck in the evening when the streets were full of tourists shopping or going to bars and restaurants, and occurred when Egyptians were [read more]

Middle East: Increased Security for Ramadan

Date: October 4th, 2005 |

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Arab governments are on alert for potential terrorist threats during Ramadan, a time that has seen a surge of attacks in recent years. The Muslim holy month is a time of prayer and introspection, festivity and celebration, a time when good deeds are multiplied by ten. For the militant who believes terrorism against the West [read more]

Egypt: Manhunt for Terrorists in Sinai

Date: April 10th, 2008 |

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Security forces have set up roadblocks and checkpoints in Sinai following reports that two terrorists plan to bomb a tourist site in the region. Egyptian intelligence reported that the two entered Egypt from Sudan and were traveling in a truck packed with explosives. Police were patrolling in large numbers and concentrating on the road leading [read more]

Egypt: Security Increased at Cairo’s International Airport

Date: August 2nd, 2007 |

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Authorities have increased security at Cairo’s international airport amid concerns of potential terrorist attacks similar to those recently in Britain and Algeria. Part of the effort involves new police checkpoints with sniffer dogs on roads leading to and from the airport, and searching of all passengers instead of randomly selected individuals. Egypt had already tightened [read more]

Egypt: Terrorist Threat in Sinai

Date: September 5th, 2006 |

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Australia’s Foreign Affairs Department warned its citizens to travel with a high degree of caution, especially in the Sinai, because it continues to receive reports that terrorists are planning attacks there. Sharm-el-Sheikh and other resorts are believed to be targets. The department’s advisory states that “further attacks can be expected.” Israeli security officials also warned [read more]

Egypt: New Clean-Air Taxis Arrive in Cairo

Date: March 21st, 2006 |

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Cairo’s 80,000 dilapidated taxis are being joined by 1,500 new yellow Volkswagon vehicles that run on natural gas. The first 150 new taxis arrived March 16 and will soon be stationed at 36 locations around the city, catering to tourists with such novelties as air conditioning, electronic meters and credit-card readers. The clean-fuel taxis represent [read more]

Egypt: First Presidential Election

Date: August 23rd, 2005 |

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Voters go to the polls Sept. 7 in Egypt�s first ever multi-candidate presidential election, and will return in October and November for parliamentary elections. Political demonstrations have become more frequent and protests are possible leading up to the elections, and such protests have the potential to tur [read more]