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Egyptian Military in the Sinai

By William Tucker
Chief Correspondent for In Homeland Security

Increasing Egyptian security forces in the Sinai due to increased violence may have already netted some results, but militants seem undeterred. State media recently reported that security forces have killed ten militants around the north Sinai city of El-Arish, while another two alleged members of al-Qaeda in the Sinai were arrested elsewhere. In that time there were several militant attacks on police patrols and police stations resulting in several deaths. The violence hasn’t been limited to El-Arish, either. Other locations that have seen attacks include Rafah and several smaller villages in central Sinai. The past few days have shown a lot of activity across the Sinai and there is little evidence to suggest that the violence will cease any time soon.

William Tucker serves as a senior security representative to a major government contractor where he acts as the Counterintelligence Officer, advises on counterterrorism issues, and prepares personnel for overseas travel. His additional duties include advising his superiors in matters concerning emergency management and business continuity planning.

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