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Security forces in Sinai on high alert after ‘deal of century’ announced | Drone crashes in Bir al-Abd | Province of Sinai announces death of 2 members | Crowds and meals at pro-Sisi tribal celebration

Security was also ramped up in case Palestinians stormed North Sinai border after US deal announced

3 February 2020

Mohamed Ali videos • 18 min read

Shoot, post and share: The viral accusations against Sisi and the military that led to Friday’s protests

Omar Said and Rana Mamdouh | Sisi’s mesh of endearing and threatening discourse might have only given his opponents a leg up.

21 September 2019

Mohamed Ali videos • 5 min read

Mohamed Ali fallout continues: Sisi mulls canceling New York trip amid high-level meetings to combat ‘destabilization campaign’

General Intelligence Service Chief Abbas Kamel believes that the move would send a negative message.

20 September 2019

cement industry • 8 min read

Egypt’s cement industry disrupted by entry of military as major new market player

Omaima Ismail | The additional supply forced companies to lower their prices an average of 15% in the past year

18 September 2019

Mohamed Ali videos • 10 min read

Sisi refutes contractor’s allegations that state funds were wasted on vanity projects at hastily organized youth conference

He accuses Sisi of wasting money on presidential palaces and the army of squandering billions

15 September 2019

Armed Forces • 12 min read

Normalizing the military judiciary: How the constitutional amendments bring the Armed Forces into Egypt’s judicial system

Rana Mamdouh | The laws bestow more authority on the Armed Forces, already the most powerful actor in the country

7 August 2019

2014 Constitution • 10 min read

The Armed Forces and the Constitution: Amendments grant the military unchecked powers

Randa Mostafa | The amendment's vague wording raises questions about the impact it could have on the military's role

28 February 2019

Arish • 14 min read

5 signs that Operation Sinai 2018 is winding down

Do developments in North Sinai signal the end of the six-month military campaign?

6 August 2018

North Sinai • 8 min read

6-meter-high barrier to seal off airport area south of Arish under construction

The wall is intended to separate the city from the security perimeter around the Arish airport

5 July 2018

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