Tag Archives: IS

ISIS, Russia, and Egypt

What really happened to Russian Metrojet Flight 9268 over Sinai a few days ago? Forget it. The fatal crash does not matter any more. Regardless of what truly did or did not happen to the Russian plane, the prevailing theory … Continue reading

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Egyptian Aak 2015- Week 43 ( Oct 19-25)

Top Headlines Egypt polling stations empty for no-contest vote. Monday Egypt replaces central bank governor Hisham Ramez. Wednesday 256 percent turnout rate in the first round of Egypt’s elections. Thursday Egypt police arrest senior Muslim Brotherhood leader Hassan Malek. Friday … Continue reading

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New Players on the Gaza Front

                                      (Islamic Jihad’s Ramadan Shallah) The growing hostility between Egypt and the Palestinian group Hamas, especially following an Egyptian court’s verdict that … Continue reading

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ISIS digs out old grievances to attack Copts

The Islamic State has released a video of the beheading of Egyptian Christians in Libya. The chilling video surfaced following an article published in the group’s magazine Dabiq showing photos of twenty-one Coptic Egyptians kidnapped by militants in Libya. According … Continue reading

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Egyptian Aak 2014 – Week 46 ( Nov 10- 16)

Main Headlines Monday Fresh statement claims Ansar Bayt Al-Maqdis has pledged allegiance to the Islamic State Parliamentary elections to be held in the first quarter of 2015 Egypt considers tighter curbs on media coverage of the military Government ultimatum for NGOs … Continue reading

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