Minya attack

2 terrorists involved in Minya monastery attack killed

Sat, 08 Dec 2018 - 02:32 GMT

Two elements involved in the terrorist attack that took place in Minya last month have been killed, the Ministry of Interior said on Saturday.

Sisi affirms equal religious rights to all Egyptians

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 - 10:00 GMT

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Sunday November 4 that the Egyptian state is keen on building churches for Copts in all urban communities, especially in the new ones.

LE 100K compensations to be provided to families of Minya’s attack's victims

Sat, 03 Nov 2018 - 08:21 GMT

Compensations estimated at LE 100,000 will be given to the families of the victims killed in the terror attack on Copts near the Monastery of Saint Samuel.

State officials mourn Minya victims, vow to proceed war against terrorism

Fri, 02 Nov 2018 - 08:17 GMT

At least 7 people were killed and 7 others were injured, according to an anonymous security source, after an attack was carried out on a bus carrying Copts.

SIS condemns Minya attack calls terrorists “weak”

Fri, 02 Nov 2018 - 08:00 GMT

The Egyptian State Information Service condemned an attack targeted Egyptian Copts near the Monastery of Saint Samuel the Confessor in Minya governorate.

PM follows up on Minya attack, directs full care provision to victims' families

Fri, 02 Nov 2018 - 04:01 GMT

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly contacted the ministers of interior, health and social solidarity to direct the provision of full care and moral support to families of the victims of a terrorist attack carried out Friday in Minya.

Police kill perpetrator of Coptic Minya bus attack

Thu, 10 Aug 2017 - 11:33 GMT

Police forces killed the perpetrator of a bus attack in Upper Egypt’s Minya in May leaving at least 28 Coptic Christian dead

Security is heightened ahead of Minya victims’ memorial

Mon, 03 Jul 2017 - 11:37 GMT

Assistant Interior Minister in Behera Ali Abu Zaid paid surprise visits to number of churches and police check points across the governorate on Monday .

LE 25K compensation for fire Imbaba victims

Thu, 01 Jun 2017 - 10:51 GMT

The cabinet approved to payment LE 25 thousand ($1.3 thousand) to those affected by last Friday's fire in Imbaba market.

Top Arab newspaper headlines – May 31

Wed, 31 May 2017 - 09:56 GMT

Arab newspapers’ headlines Wednesday focused on domestic and foreign affairs in Egypt, Iran, the Arab Gulf, France and Syria.

What Arab columnists tackle on Wednesday?

Wed, 31 May 2017 - 02:00 GMT

A collection of significant topics were tackled by Middle Eastern writers on Wednesday.

Sisi receives updates on Minya attack, Libya operation

Tue, 30 May 2017 - 07:35 GMT

A progress report on investigations into Friday’s terrorist attack in Minya.

Daily Quote: “Burn churches and mosques...we’ll pray in the streets”

Tue, 30 May 2017 - 06:16 GMT

Social media users reacted to deadly Minya attack by sharing quotes to show unity and solidarity among Egyptians in the face of terrorism.

Minya security chief removed from post after terror attack

Mon, 29 May 2017 - 07:39 GMT

Chief of Minya Directorate Faisal Dewidar was removed from his post per a decision by the Minister of Interior following the Minya terror attack.

King Abdullah: Minya attack increases Egypt's counter-terrorism efforts

Sun, 28 May 2017 - 02:10 GMT

King Abdullah II of Jordan said that Minya terrorist attack would increase Egypt's determination to continue its efforts against terrorism.

Arab nations show solidarity with Egypt after Minya attack

Sun, 28 May 2017 - 12:06 GMT

Several Arab heads of state expressed solidarity with Egypt in the wake of the terrorist attack that hit Minya governorate.

Burj Khalifa stands in Solidarity with Minya victims

Sun, 28 May 2017 - 02:10 GMT

In solidarity with the victims of Friday’s terrorist attack in Minya, Burj Khalifa, Dubai’s greatest icon was lit up in the colors of the Egyptian flag.

Egypt FM says those behind Copt attack trained in Libya

Sat, 27 May 2017 - 10:10 GMT

Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry told his US counterpart Rex Tillerson that jihadists who attacked a Christian convoy had trained in Libya.

Army resumes military airstrikes on terrorists outside Egypt

Sat, 27 May 2017 - 06:33 GMT

The Egyptian air forces resumed military airstrikes on terrorists outside Egypt in the second day following the Minya terrorist attack.

Pope offers condolence to families of Minya attack victims

Sat, 27 May 2017 - 01:44 GMT

Pope Francis offered his condolences to Minya attack victims’ families and to the Egyptian people on Friday.

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