tribesmen
North Sinai’s second largest tribe al-Sawarka declares war against Sinai Province
Egypt
May 16, 2017
North Sinai’s second largest tribe al-Sawarka declares war against Sinai Province
Following a declaration of war against the Islamic State-affiliated group Sinai Province by the prominent al-Tarbiyeen tribe in North Sinai,…
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…
10 Takfiris killed in clashes with tribesmen in Sinai
Egypt
May 13, 2017
10 Takfiris killed in clashes with tribesmen in Sinai
Tribal sources announced the killing of ten members of the takfiri organization Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis on Friday, including the organization’s…
Islamic extremists kill 10 Sinai tribesmen: officials
Egypt
May 11, 2017
Islamic extremists kill 10 Sinai tribesmen: officials
Islamic extremists in Egypt’s restive northern part of the Sinai Peninsula ambushed local tribesmen who were securing an area in…
Salaries of heads of tribes in South Sinai to be raised up to LE4,000
Egypt
December 13, 2014
Salaries of heads of tribes in South Sinai to be raised up to LE4,000
Major General Hatem Amin, South Sinai security chief, said it has been decided to raise salaries of heads of the…
Bedouins to establish political party, deny endorsement of Moussa
Egypt
April 2, 2011
Bedouins to establish political party, deny endorsement of Moussa
Bedouin tribal chiefs held a conference on Friday to announce the establishment of a new political party. Al-Ihyawat tribe hosted…
3 Egyptian security personnel abducted near Israel border
Egypt
February 20, 2011
3 Egyptian security personnel abducted near Israel border
Three Central Security personnel were kidnapped on Sunday south of the Egyptian town of Rafah, said a security source. They…