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Following recent clashes, new IS message softens tone with al-Tarbiyeen tribe, begs its support
Egypt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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