Egypt says expanding anti-terror campaign in Sinai

After reports that it was stopping military activities in the peninsula, Egypt's Defense Ministry announces army is redeploying forces in a wider area.

By Avi Issacharoff | 12:20 29.08.12 |

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Egyptian authorities announced on Wednesday that they would expand their activities in the Sinai peninsula, just one day after reports that the Egyptian army was suspending its anti-terror activities in the area.

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Egypt says expanding anti-terror campaign in Sinai

After reports that it was stopping military activities in the peninsula, Egypt's Defense Ministry announces army is redeploying forces in a wider area.

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