Tribes become more involved in anti-terrorism operations in Sinai Peninsula - Al-Monitor: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012

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Jun 15, 2020

FILE PHOTO: An Egyptian military vehicle is seen on the highway in northern Sinai, Egypt, May 25, 2015. To match Special Report EGYPT-POLITICS/SINAI REUTERS/Asmaa Waguih/File Photo - RC17BB4CC790 — An Egyptian military vehicle is seen on the highway in northern Sinai, Egypt, May 25, 2015. — REUTERS/Asmaa Waguih/File Photo

Egyptians gather near a car that exploded after a bomb went off before reaching the intended target, killing three passengers, el-Arish, Sinai Peninsula, July 24, 2013.

Egyptian army changes strategy in war against terrorism in Sinai

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A correspondent in Egypt

Egyptians carry the coffin of a soldier who was killed a day earlier in the restive Sinai Peninsula in an attack claimed by the Islamic State, during a funeral ceremony in the 10th of Ramadan city, north of Cairo, Egypt, July 8, 2017.

Islamic State affiliate in Sinai steps up attacks under new leader

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A correspondent in Egypt

Sinai violence

Sinai tribes participate in military action against jihadi organizations

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A correspondent in Egypt

Military secure worshippers outside Al Rawdah mosque during the first Friday prayer after attack in Bir Al-Abed, Egypt, December 1, 2017. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany - RC16F7B44310

Should Egypt arm Sinai tribes to confront extremists?

A correspondent in Egypt

A correspondent in Egypt