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Egypt: 105 Terrorists Killed in Sinai Operation

The Egyptian army said that its Sinai operation will continue until its objectives are achieved. (Reuters)
The Egyptian army said that its Sinai operation will continue until its objectives are achieved. (Reuters)
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Egypt: 105 Terrorists Killed in Sinai Operation

The Egyptian army said that its Sinai operation will continue until its objectives are achieved. (Reuters)
The Egyptian army said that its Sinai operation will continue until its objectives are achieved. (Reuters)

The Egyptian army announced on Thursday that 105 terrorists have been killed in the Sinai 2018 operation that was launched in February to expel extremists from the Sinai region.

A military spokesman said that 2,829 criminals, “takfiris” and fugitives have been arrested in the operation. Several of them have since been released.

A total of 1,907 terrorist hideouts were destroyed, two transmission centers were discovered and 471 explosive devices were seized.

A total of 157 vehicles, 387 motorcycles and an SUV were confiscated, as well as quantities of explosives.

Sixteen members of the armed forces were killed, while 16 others were wounded while carrying out their duties in the operation.

The military spokesman stressed that the operation will continue until all of its objectives are achieved.

He said that all measures have been taken to secure the land and marine borders to thwart any possible infiltration. He emphasized that Egypt respects the sovereignty of all neighboring countries and it coordinates with them in counter-terrorism efforts.

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Islamabad: 50,000 Pakistanis Are Missing in Iraq

Every year, millions of Shiites flock to religious sites in Iraq’s Najaf and Karbala. (EPA)
Every year, millions of Shiites flock to religious sites in Iraq’s Najaf and Karbala. (EPA)
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Islamabad: 50,000 Pakistanis Are Missing in Iraq

Every year, millions of Shiites flock to religious sites in Iraq’s Najaf and Karbala. (EPA)
Every year, millions of Shiites flock to religious sites in Iraq’s Najaf and Karbala. (EPA)

Pakistan’s Minister of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Chaudhry Salik Hussain sparked controversy when he revealed that 50,000 Pakistanis have gone missing in Iraq over the years.

He urged the Baghdad government to immediately launch a probe into how the Pakistanis entered Iraq to visit religious sites during the month of Muharram, he was quoted as saying by Pakistan’s Ummat newspaper.

Islamabad is investigating how people have traveled outside Pakistan through illegal means, he remarked.

The permanent committee for religious affairs and interfaith harmony has since proposed new policies for trips to holy sites in foreign countries, including Iraq.

In Iraq, the minister’s comments drew mockery and condemnation on social media and sparked renewed debate over illegal workers in the country.

Politician Mishaan al-Juburi urged the government to make a statement over Hussain’s comments, warning that they may impact security and the labor force.

Hussain’s comments coincided with Iraqi police announcing the arrest of six Pakistanis in Baghdad on charges of theft.

Previously, military intelligence also announced the arrest of a nine-member Pakistani kidnapping and extortion gang in Baghdad. The gang had kidnapped foreigners for ransom.

Meanwhile, Labor Minister Ahmed al-Asadi expressed his concern and condemnation over the increasing number of illegal workers in Iraq.

He said his ministry will investigate the disappearance of the Pakistanis.

He confirmed that several tourists, including Pakistanis, have flocked to Iraq in recent days, and many have taken up employment without the necessary legal permits.

He warned that this phenomenon is negatively impacting the national economy.

The ministry will not be lenient in taking the necessary legal measures against the violators, he vowed.

Iraq welcomes all tourists, whether they are here on a religious visit or otherwise, but they must respect local laws and regulations, declared Asadi.

Every year, millions of Shiites flock to religious sites in Iraq’s Najaf and Karbala.