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Pakistan calls on army to restore security in capital

Islamabad - AFP

The Pakistani government has authorised the powerful military to deploy troops to secure the capital Islamabad after violence broke out Saturday when security officials attempted to disperse an Islamist sit-in, the interior ministry said. The request was made by Islamabad Capital Territory authorities, according to an interior ministry order, which said the federal government had authorised the deployment of "sufficientRead more

Ombudsman Office’s fourth annual report released

Manama - Emirates Voice

The Office of the Ombudsman stressed commitment to ensuring that its work within the criminal justice system meet the requirements clearly stipulated in the decree of its establishment. It also stressed keenness to ensure investigation procedures are in tune with the best international practices in this respect. The statement was made on the occasion of releasing the fourth annual reportRead more

Interior Ministry, National Guard hold counter-terrorism drill

Manama - Emirates Voice

The Interior Ministry held a security exercise called ‘Bahrain Security 1’ on Monday in association with the joint commands of the Interior Ministry and the National Guard. The exercise aimed to reinforce cooperation and coordination between the Interior Ministry and the National Guard in the spheres of security and training for homeland security and counter-terrorism planning and operations. It alsoRead more

Gunmen kill 5 policemen near Egypt's oldest pyramids

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

Gunmen riding a motorcycle opened fire Friday on a security vehicle patrolling a Giza village near some of Egypt's oldest pyramids, killing five police, the Interior Ministry and officials said. The deadly shooting heightened fears of what has become near-weekly attacks by suspected militants after a blitz attack left 23 troops dead in northern Sinai a week ago. Friday's attackRead more

Iran's President-elect Rouhani Vows to Broaden Cooperation

Tehran - Emirates Voice

President-elect Hassan Rouhani has voiced Iran's readiness to bolster and broaden ties with the international community in all fields. In a televised message aired by IRIB on Saturday The Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to defend the country’s interests in interaction with the world, he said. According to the Interior Ministry, Rouhani obtained 23,549,616 votes out of the totalRead more

Counselor accuses MB of targeting the judges

Cairo - Mustafa Al Khoweildi

Judge Amr Abdel Raziq, former Chairperson of State Security Court, said that he faced four attempts of assassination from the Muslim Brotherhood, saying that the judges should perform a major role eliminate the extremism. He stressed the need for cooperation between the different institutions of the country to keep the people away from the extremist ideas. He blamed the currentRead more

Blast targets bus in Kabul during rush hour

Kabul - Arab Today

A powerful explosion struck a bus in downtown Kabul during rush hour on Monday, officials said, sending smoke rising in the sky just days after a deadly insurgent assault on Afghanistan’s biggest military hospital. No group has so far claimed responsibility for the blast, but it comes as the Taliban step up attacks even before the official start of theRead more

Policeman killed in south Tunisia ambush

Tunis - Arab Today

Militants attacked a checkpoint in a town in southwest Tunisia early on Sunday, killing a policeman and wounding three others, security officials said. Two militants were also killed in an exchange of fire during the attack near Kebili, which lies on the edge of Tunisia’s southern desert region, said the officials, speaking on condition of anonymity. The Interior Ministry describedRead more

5 facebook accounts closed over provocative posts

Cairo - Arab Today

The IT sector of the Interior Ministry has shut five facebook accounts for sharing provocative posts. The accounts provoked sabotage actions against institutions and citizens. Eleven persons have, meanwhile, been arrested on blackmail and swindle charges via the internet. All legal measures have been taken against the defendants. Source: MENARead more

Germany sees 10 anti-migrant attacks a day

Berlin - Arab Today

Germany saw more than 3,500 attacks against refugees and asylum shelters last year, Interior Ministry data showed, amounting to nearly 10 acts of anti-migrant violence a day as the country grapples with a record influx of newcomers. The assaults left 560 people injured, including 43 children, the ministry said in a written response to a parliamentary question seen by AFPRead more