Egypt State Information Service (Cairo)
The country's government news service.
Website: http://www.sis.gov.eg
April 25
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Egypt: Defense Minister Greets Mursi Over Sinai Liberation Day
Defense Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Colonel General Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi sent Wednesday 24/4/2013 a cable of greetings to President Mohamed Morsi on the... Read more »
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Egypt: Mursi, Hagel Discuss Local, U.S. Military Cooperation
President Mohamed Morsi received on Wednesday 24/42013 US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel who arrived in Egypt on a few hours visit to Cairo. Read more »
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Egypt: Mursi to Witness Armed Forces Festivals On Anniversary of Liberating Sinai
President Mohamed Morsi will witness on Thursday 25/4/2013 the festival, which will be organized by the Armed Forces on the anniversary of liberating Sinai. Read more »
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Egypt: Morsi Lays Down Wreaths On Unknown Soldier Monument
President Mohamed Morsi on Wednesday 23/4/2013 laid down wreaths on the Unknown Soldier Monument in Cairo's district of Nasr City. Read more »
April 24
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Egypt: Armed Forces Say No Statements Made On CAO Monitoring
The Armed Forces dismissed on Monday 22/4/2013 news reports attributed to Spokesman Ahmed Mohamed Ali that the army agreed to allow the Central Auditing Organization (CAO) and... Read more »
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Egypt: Russia Doesn't Ask for Establishing Military Base in Nation
Presidential Spokesman Omar Amer said on Monday 22/4/2013 that Russia did not ask Egypt to establish a Russian Military base on Egyptian territories in place of the Russian base in... Read more »
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Egypt: Presidency Mourns Two Armed Forces Martyrs
The Presidency mourned two Armed Forces officers who died in a drill in al-Ahram (pyramids) area. Read more »
April 23
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Egypt: Army Compensates Victims in Collapse of Bridge-Under-Construction
The spokesperson for the Egyptian military Colonel Ahmed Ali said the Army will make up for the families of four people who were killed Saturday evening in a construction accident... Read more »
April 22
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Egypt: Military Spokesman Denies Reports Over Military Helicopter Crash
Military spokesman Colonel Ahmed Ali has denied reports over a military helicopter crash in Sharq Al-Owainat on Saturday 20/4/2013. Read more »
April 21
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Egypt: Army to Get New Armtrac 400-Mine-Clearing Vehicle
The Egyptian Ministries of Defense and International Cooperation signed an agreement with the British Company Armtrac Ltd for getting another Armtrac 400 mine-clearing vehicle for... Read more »
April 18
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Egypt: Armed Forces - Egypt Will Never Be Source of Threat to Neighboring States
The Armed Forces have announced that the Egyptian territories were not and would never be a source of threat to neighboring States from all strategic sides. Read more »
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Egypt: Presidency Condemns Boston Explosions
The Presidency has condemned the explosions that took place in Boston Marathon on Monday 15/4/2013, which left three killed and at least 152 injured. Read more »
April 16
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Egypt: U.S. Refuses to Cut Down Military Aid to Egypt
The White House declined to cut down US military assistance to Egypt, Israel and Jordan, underlining US support for its allies in the Middle East in light of transformations in the... Read more »
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Egypt: Grand Sheikh Hails Role of Armed Forces
Dr Ahmed Al Tayyeb, the Grand Sheikh of Al Azhar expressed on Monday 15/4/2013 his appreciation of the distinguished role played by the Armed Forces and their Commander in - Chief... Read more »
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Egypt: Sisi - Egypt's Strength Lies in Its Sons
General Abdel Fattah El Sisi, the Commander In chief of the Armed Forces and the Minister of Defense and Military production said on Monday 15/4/2013 Egypt's strength lies in the... Read more »
April 15
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Egypt: Armed Forces to Upgrade Azhar University Kitchens
Defense Minister Colonel General Abdel-Fatah el-Sisi has given directives to enhance the quality of Al-Azhar University student hostel's kitchens and food courts. Read more »
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Egypt: Morsy - We Can Not Allow Anybody to Insult, Attack Armed Forces
At his meeting with the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces, at the Headquarters of the Secretariat General of the Ministry of Defense, President Mohamed Morsy said we are capable... Read more »
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Egypt: Sisi - Morsi Voices Support for Armed Forces, Rejects Any Insult to Military Institution
Defense Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Colonel General Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi said that President Mohamed Mosri voiced his full support for the Armed Forces and... Read more »
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Egypt: South Sinai Check Points to Be Supplied With Heavy Arms
Major General Ossama Askar, the Commander of the Second Field Army and Interior Minister Mohamed Ibrahim have agreed to supply l5 South Sinai check points starting from Raas Sedr... Read more »
April 11
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Egypt: Egypt, Libya Sign Military Cooperation Agreement
Egypt and Libya inked on Wednesday 10/4/2013 a military cooperation agreement in presence of Egyptian Armed Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Sedki Sobhi and his Libyan counterpart... Read more »
April 10
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Egypt: Civilians' Wearing Military Uniform, Currently Under Investigation
The event of civilians' wearing military uniform is currently under investigation, said Military spokesman Colonel Ahmed Ali. Read more »
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Egypt: Chief of Staff Holds Talks in Libya
Armed Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Sedki Sobhi held a session of talks here on Tuesday 9/4/2013 on ways of boosting cooperation with Libya. Read more »
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Egypt: Weapons Depot Uncovered in Sinai
Egyptian security forces have uncovered an ammunition depot in North Sinai governorate. Read more »
April 9
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Egypt: Defense Minister: Army Is Devoted to Stability of Country
Defense Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi lauded on Monday 8/4/2013 the performance of the military police in protecting vital institutions... Read more »
April 4
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Egypt: Armed Forces Deny Discussing Re-Demarcation of Egypt-Israel Borders With President
Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces and Minister of Defense and Military Production General Abdel-Fatah el-Sisi said that the Armed Forces would continue to perform their... Read more »
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