Bahariya

35 Egyptian police, troops die in clashes with Islamists: Officials

At least 35 Egyptian troops and police officers were killed in clashes with Islamist fighters in the Bahariya oasis in the country`s Western Desert on Friday, security and medical sources said.

Oct 21, 2017, 06:18 AM IST

Egyptian forces kill 12, mistaking Mexican tourists for militants

Egyptian security forces killed 12 people and wounded 10 "by accident" when they mistook a convoy of mostly Mexican tourists for a group of militants they were hunting in the desert, the interior ministry said on Monday.

Sep 14, 2015, 20:18 PM IST