Did Egypt get bombed?
Cairo bombing (2019) On 5 August 2019, at least 20 people were killed and 47 injured after a car, heavily loaded with a bomb, collided with other vehicles, causing an explosion outside National Cancer Institute in Cairo.
What happened in Sharm El Sheikh 2015?
The destruction of Metrojet flight 9628 on 31 October 2015 killed 224 people, mainly Russian holidaymakers. Tens of thousands of Russian, German and British tourists were still in the resort and were brought home on specially approved flights carrying only hand luggage during the subsequent security operation.
Is Egypt at risk of terrorism?
Although most attacks occur in North Sinai, there is a risk of terrorist attacks across the country. Attacks could be indiscriminate, affecting Egyptian security forces, religious sites, large public gatherings and places visited by foreigners.
Who did the Luxor massacre?
Gama’a claimed responsibility for Monday’s carnage in Luxor in which at least six militants ran amok at Hatshepsut temple, shooting and knifing to death 58 tourists. Four Egyptians, as well as the attackers, were also killed.
What continent is Egypt part of?
Africa
Asia
Egypt/Continent
Why did UK stop flying to Egypt?
The government stopped flights between the UK and the Egyptian resort in November 2015 following the bombing of a Russian airliner shortly after take-off from Sharm el-Sheikh airport, killing 224 people on board.
Why did Sharm El Sheikh close?
Sharm’s shutdown came in November 2015, after a bomb brought down Metrojet flight 9268, killing 224 Russian tourists and crew. Within days, the UK joined France, Germany, Russia and other countries in forbidding direct flights to the resort.
Is Sharm El Sheikh on the Red List?
Egypt was finally taken off the UK’s red list last month, with the Foreign Office lifting its advice against travelling to parts of the country, including Sharm, shortly afterwards. And if my experience is anything to go by, British visitors will be welcomed back with open arms.