Egypt: Manhunt for Terrorists in Sinai

By Larry Habegger | April 10th, 2008 |

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... [Read this entry]

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

By Larry Habegger | 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... [Read this entry]

Egypt: Security Increased at Cairo’s International Airport

By Larry Habegger | 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... [Read this entry]

Egypt: Robbery Scam in Cairo

By Larry Habegger | 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... [Read this entry]

Egypt: Terrorist Threat in Sinai

By Larry Habegger | 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... [Read this entry]

Egypt: Bombings in Sinai Resort Town

By Larry Habegger | 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... [Read this entry]

Egypt: New Clean-Air Taxis Arrive in Cairo

By Larry Habegger | 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... [Read this entry]

Middle East: Increased Security for Ramadan

By Larry Habegger | 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... [Read this entry]

Egypt: First Presidential Election

By Larry Habegger | 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... [Read this entry]

Egypt: Avoid Sinai Travel

By Larry Habegger | August 16th, 2005 |

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Several incidents in the Sinai have prompted the U.S. Embassy in Cairo to advise against all travel to the Sinai until further notice. Following the car bombings in Sharm el-Sheik... [Read this entry]

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