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Masked militants attack an Egyptian Army checkpoint in a village south of Rafah, North Sinai Governorate, killing at least 23 soldiers, including a high-ranking special forces colonel. The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria later claims responsibility. The attack included VBIED and signal jamming.
2017-07-7

In Cairo, thousands of doctors protest against police impunity following the assault, allegedly by Egyptian police officers, of two doctors in a hospital last week. Protests here are rare since enactment of a law limiting demonstrations to those with prior police approval. Another protest is planned across all hospitals for February 20.
2016-02-12

Two police officers are shot dead by gunmen near the Giza pyramids, on the outskirts of Cairo.
2016-01-9

At least four Egyptian police officers are killed in a drive-by shooting in Saqqara, south of Cairo. An Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant affiliate claims responsibility.
2015-11-28

Egypt's Interior Ministry announces the death of a senior figure in the Islamic State’s “Sinai province.” Ashraf Ali Hassanein al Gharabli, killed in a Cairo shootout with police, was also linked to other extremist groups and terrorist activities.
2015-11-10

In Cairo, Egypt, clashes between police and fans of Zamalek SC kill 22 people. Egyptian authorities indefinitely suspend football league matches.
2015-02-8

Security in Cairo is tightened amid Friday prayers and protest marches called by the Muslim Brotherhood nationwide.
2013-08-16

Clashes continue between Egyptian police and supporters of deposed President Mohamed Morsi in central Cairo with 22 people injured.
2013-07-16

A Cairo court sentences an Egyptian police officer to death "in absentia" for killing protesters demonstrating during the 2011 Egyptian revolution.
2011-05-23

Coptic Christians clash with police in Cairo and Alexandria, Egypt, as they demand more protection for Egypt's Christian minority following a New Year's Day bombing of a Coptic church that killed 21.
2011-01-3