tribes
Following recent clashes, new IS message softens tone with al-Tarbiyeen tribe, begs its support
Egypt
May 15, 2017
Following recent clashes, new IS message softens tone with al-Tarbiyeen tribe, begs its support
In a clear sign of increasing alarm from the Islamic State-affiliated group Sinai Province, concerned over the recent declaration of…
North Sinai tribesmen kill 8 suspected IS militants
Egypt
May 3, 2017
North Sinai tribesmen kill 8 suspected IS militants
A powerful local tribe in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula says it killed eight suspected Islamic State fighters in battle and captured…
Petroleum minister takes steps toward legalizing gold excavation in south
Egypt
January 12, 2013
Petroleum minister takes steps toward legalizing gold excavation in south
Egypt has accelerated its efforts to prevent the illegal excavation of gold in the Eastern Desert, trying to convince local…
Sinai tribal chiefs demand appointment of VP who represents them
Egypt
August 27, 2012
Sinai tribal chiefs demand appointment of VP who represents them
Sinai tribal leaders demanded the appointment of a vice president who represents them during a meeting Monday with Armed Forces…
Qena tribal and Coptic coalition backs Shafiq in runoff
Egypt
May 31, 2012
Qena tribal and Coptic coalition backs Shafiq in runoff
A coalition of tribal chiefs and Copts in Qena has announced it will back Ahmed Shafiq in the runoff election…
In Qena, tribal influence could sway election
Egypt
May 20, 2012
In Qena, tribal influence could sway election
QENA — Visiting the Upper Egyptian city of Qena for the second time in three months, presidential candidate Ahmed Shafiq…
Bangladesh tribes fear linguistic ‘genocide’
World
May 13, 2012
Bangladesh tribes fear linguistic ‘genocide’
Bangladesh can justly claim to be a nation born of language, but its status as a cradle of linguistic diversity…
Clashes between Assiut families result in burning of 37 homes
Egypt
May 8, 2012
Clashes between Assiut families result in burning of 37 homes
Members of two extended families in a village in the Upper Egyptian governorate of Assiut clashed Monday, causing injuries and…
Moussa chases tribal votes in Egypt election
Egypt
May 7, 2012
Moussa chases tribal votes in Egypt election
QANTARA, Egypt — Former Arab League chief Amr Moussa campaigned for the votes of influential tribes on Sunday in his…
Reconcilliation committee ends tribal dispute in Sohag
Egypt
February 29, 2012
Reconcilliation committee ends tribal dispute in Sohag
Sohag Governorate’s reconciliation committee, presided over by Abul Magd Ahmed, President of Qena Criminal Court, negotiated the return of hostages…