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The restive Sinai region has been plagued with violence since the military ouster of former President Mohamed Morsi in July 2013. (AFP/File)

December 20th, 2015 - 01:00 GMT

Egypt releases 25 Sinai residents found innocent of plotting 'terrorist acts'

So far a total of 107 Sinai residents have been cleared of charges and released by Egyptian authorities.

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August 12th, 2015 - 06:41 GMT

Egyptian army kills 15 suspected militants in North Sinai

The Egyptian army has been fighting the Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis group, who pledged allegiance to Daesh last November. (AFP/File)

August 2nd, 2015 - 10:56 GMT

Nearly 90 suspected militants killed in Egypt’s Sinai since July 20

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June 22nd, 2015 - 12:30 GMT

Two homes bombed in Egypt’s Sinai injure eight, fatalities unknown

Military sources said that 141 suspected militants were killed in North Sinai in May. (AFP/File)

June 20th, 2015 - 09:00 GMT

Egypt security forces kill 15 suspected militants in North Sinai

In a meeting Sunday, the Sinai Tribal Federation pledged to volunteer alongside Egyptian security personnel against militant groups in Sinai. (AFP/File)

May 10th, 2015 - 04:49 GMT

Sinai tribes pledge to combat armed insurrectionists

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March 20th, 2015 - 06:05 GMT

Eight Daesh-affiliated extremists killed in Sinai: Egypt military

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March 5th, 2015 - 07:00 GMT

Egypt court begins trial for 200 Daesh affiliates

The pipeline and policeman are frequently targeted by militant groups in Egypt's restive Sinai peninsula. (AFP/File)

February 11th, 2014 - 11:38 GMT

Egypt: Militants blow up Sinai gas pipeline, gunmen kill policeman