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Egypt’s President: the upcoming Iraqi elections are a popular responsibility

The Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi called on Saturday to launch “a new phase of regional cooperation.” In his speech during the Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership, the Egyptian President said that the “Baghdad Conference” strengthens the foundations of constructive cooperation between Egypt, Iraq, and Jordan.” “Egypt will continue …

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Attack kills eight Egyptian troops in Sinai

Armed group ISIL claims responsibility for the attack in a statement on an ISIL-affiliated website. A roadside bomb exploded in the restive northern part of the Sinai Peninsula, killing eight members of Egypt’s security forces, including an officer, while six others were wounded. The troops were riding an armoured vehicle …

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Egypt frees several prominent activists ahead of Eid al-Adha

Several prominent Egyptian activists and journalists were released from custody on Sunday following months of detention on charges including joining or aiding a terrorist group and spreading false news, lawyers representing them said. Egyptian authorities have in recent months released detainees ahead of major Muslim holidays. Sunday’s releases come two …

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