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Intelligence takes over case of abducted Egyptian workers in Libya: family member
The kidnappers asked for further ransoms after receiving the one that had been agreed upon, says the brother of a kidnapped worker
Army frees 133 kidnapped nationals in Libya, spokesperson
Operation was conducted in cooperation with Libyan army, according to statements
Photos of alleged kidnapped Egyptian workers tortured in Libya cause outrage
Islamic militants have allegedly kidnapped several Egyptian migrant workers in Libya
Libyan special forces free 23 kidnapped Egyptian workers
The identity of the group that kidnapped the workers not identified yet
174 killed, over 600 injured in Q1 2015
North Sinai “bloodiest zone” in over 1,000 violent events across Egypt at beginning of 2015, says Democracy Index
On Copts, Libya and nationalism
By Wael Eskandar One of the most astounding phenomena following the brutal slaying of 21 Copts, who had been kidnapped since December 2014, is the hyper-nationalistic reactions within Egyptian society. These reactions of immediate unquestioning support to military response in Libya extend to numerous revolutionary hardliners who are greatly opposed to Al-Sisi’s rule, yet found …
35 more Egyptians ‘detained’ in Libya: State media
Reports from Libya claim Egyptians were kidnapped from areas controlled by “Islamic State”
Airstrikes hit 3 coastal Libyan cities
Egypt and Libya coordinated attacks, says Libyan Air Force commander
21 Egyptian fishermen ‘missing’ in Libya
Their disappearance follows the alleged killing of 21 Coptic Egyptians by ‘Islamic State’ militants
Libyan parliament confirms death of 21 kidnapped Coptic Egyptians
Salafi incitement behind ‘Islamic State’ kidnapping of Egyptians: Copts coalition
‘Islamic State’ in Libya allegedly claims abduction of Christians
Egyptian found killed in Benghazi, 15 fishermen detained
Foreign ministry denies Egyptians kidnapped in Libya are free
Announcement comes day after Libyan tribal leader announced release of Egyptians
13 Egyptians kidnapped in Libya
Kidnappings follow the killing of an Egyptian family by extremist groups
Christian kidnapped in Sinai
The incident is the third to take place in June
Union announces strike following leaders kidnapping
ETUF demands government’s resignation, several trade unions condemn attack
Security forces attempt to restore order in Delga
Dozens have been arrested in the Upper Egypt village
Sinai assailants step up assaults
Militants fire ballistic missile at the North Sinai security directorate
Regarding the kidnapped Soldiers
The latest political crisis in Egypt revolves around seven Egyptian soldiers who were allegedly kidnapped by Jihadist groups in the Sinai Peninsula last Thursday. Their kidnappers are demanding a Sinai-based militant detained for almost two years be released from prison. In an epic show of Islamist solidarity, President Mohamed Morsi said that he is concerned …
Reactions to Sinai soldiers kidnapping crisis
EIPR: The crisis in Sinai has roots that should be treated
Presidential advisor in Sinai to negotiate soldiers’ release
Protesting border guards refuse to open Rafah border crossing until colleagues are released
Two Egyptian nationals abducted in Yemen
Yemeni tribe abducts two Egyptians to pressure the Yemeni government to meet their demands
Fresh out of captivity in Syria, Ukraine journalist plans return
“I have nerves of steel but you cannot cheat your body. It was a stressful situation. I was hungry and cold for five months,” Kochneva said.