TERRORISM IN EGYPT

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Arab Republic of Egypt

In the wake of the June 30 revolution, Egypt has found itself facing a vicious terrorist campaign aiming to destabilize the country and derail its democratic transition

Gun Attacks (March 13 and 15, 2014)

Killed 7 Gunmen stormed a security

checkpoint outside Cairo Another group of gunmen

attacked a military bus traveling in Cairo

Cairo Bombings (January 24 2014)

Killed 6 Injured almost 100 Severely damaged Museum

of Islamic Arts (including priceless historical artifacts) and Cairo Security Directorate

Bombing of Dakahliya Security Directorate (December 24, 2013)

Killed 15 Injured 130 Severely damaged Directorate and

surrounding buildings.

Assassination of Maj. General Mohamed El-Said (January 28,

2014)

Targeted assassination of Maj. Gen. Mohamed El-Said., head of the Interior Minister’s technical office.

Shot dead by gunmen while leaving his home in Giza, Cairo

Assassination Attempt on Interior Minister (September 5,

2013)

Killed 1 and Injured 22, including severe injuries such as amputations

Large amount of explosives detonated in in attempt to assassinate Minister of Interior

Egypt’s War Against

Terrorism in Numbers

25 January 2011 to

23 April 2014

Civilian Victims: 60

Military Victims: 187

Police Victims:

477

Total Number of Victims:

971

Police victims since the dispersal of the Rab’aa and

Nahda Sit-ins:

235

Taba Bombing (February 16, 2014)

Killed 4 and injured 17 A suicide bomber targeted a

tourist bus at the Taba border crossing

Assassination of Lt. Colonel Mohamed Mabrouk (November

17, 2013)

Targeted assassination of police lt. Col. Mohamed Mabrouk, senior officer of National Security Branch in Interior Ministry

Shot dead by drive-by gunmen

The Kerdasa

Terrorist Cell

In October, security forces arrested five individuals in connection with the brutal killing of 11 policemen in the Kerdasa police station in August. They had in their possess ion heavy weapons including Rocket -Propel led Grenades (RPGs), machine guns, and a large amount of explosives

In a gathering in Al-Azhar University on Wednesday 18, the black flag of Al-Qaeda was raised, raising alarm in Egypt and displaying the true allegiances of those who wage war on Egypt.

Al-Qaeda Flag Raised in Al-Azhar

Church Burnings and Gun Attacks

Following the revolution of June 30, extremists began burning and vandalizing churches across the country in systematic fashion. More than 80 churches were burned and attacked.

Terrorists also resorted to targeting churches with drive-by shootings, in one instance killing three people attending a wedding, including a child.

An organized campaign of terrorism is being carried out in Northern Sinai by militant extremists. They target civilians as well as security personnel and military facilities.

The terrorists in Northern Sinai are armed with heavy firearms and use high-grade explosives. They have killed scores of Egyptians, both civilian and military.

Terrorist Campaign in North Sinai

Attacks on Police Stations and Checkpoints

Extremists have consistently targeted police stations and checkpoints, often in organized attacks and with the use of automatic firearms and explosives.

In one incident, a group of gunmen brutally murdered all police personnel in a police station and left their bodies lying in their own blood. In another attack, bombs were planted amongst the dead bodies of officers to target first responders.