Terrorism

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  Terrorism

  2016-09-28

  Sinai tribes stand with Egyptian army against ISIL

  Tribesmen in the peninsula say they back the Egyptian forces in their efforts to rout 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant' elements in their areas.

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  Terrorism

  2016-09-27

  Al-Sisi calls for counter-terror collaboration

  In a speech to the UN General Assembly, Egypt's president called for joint efforts to stem the threat of extremist ideologies and actions.

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  Terrorism

  2016-09-21

  Al-Qaeda, ISIL weaken each other as they vie for control in Yemen

  The two extremist groups are undermining each other as they compete for recruits and territory in Yemen, experts tell Al-Mashareq.

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  Terrorism

  2016-09-20

  Saudi Arabia cracks down on ISIL sympathisers

  Stiff sentences are being handed down to those convicted of communicating with the 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant' and other extremist groups.

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  Terrorism

  2016-09-16

  Egypt symposium explores extremist groups' use of assassinations

  Egyptian security experts convened in Cairo to discuss how extremist groups use assassinations as a tactic to eliminate moderate opposition.

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  Terrorism

  2016-09-14

  War hampers Yemen's efforts to block terror financing

  Yemen's war is making it difficult for the National Committtee on Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism to do its work.

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  Terrorism

  2016-09-09

  Nature of Yemeni society rules out future for ISIL: experts

  The 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant' has gained a foothold solely due to the war, experts say, as Yemen's tribal society is inhospitable to such groups.

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  Terrorism

  2016-09-06

  Under seige in Sinai, ISIL digs up WWII mines

  As Egyptian forces tighten the noose around the 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant' in Sinai, the group has been forced to re-purpose World War II mines.

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  Terrorism

  2016-09-02

  Foiled terror attacks highlight solidarity in Saudi Arabia

  Co-operation between Saudi citizens and security agencies and increased awareness of terror threats contributed to two recent successes, officials say.

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  Terrorism

  2016-09-01

  Yemenis slam ISIL attack on Aden army centre

  An 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant' suicide attack on a recruitment centre in Aden is the deadliest the port city has seen in over a year.