Egypt: Tourists targeted in knife attack in Hurghada July 14

Event

The Egyptian Interior Ministry announced that a knife-wielding assailant attacked an as-yet unspecified tourist resort in Hurghada on Friday, July 14. Police have arrested the suspect and are determining the motives for the attack. According to officials, six tourists were wounded in the assault. Unconfirmed media reports said that two Ukrainian nationals were killed. Expect increased security measures in Hurgahada. Avoid the area.

Advice

Individuals in Hurghada are advised to monitor the situation, to adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities, and to remain vigilant.

Due to the prevailing threat of terrorism, individuals throughout Egypt should report any suspicious objects or behavior to the authorities and always be on guard when visiting sites deemed particularly vulnerable to an attack (public transportation, train stations, ports, airports, public or government buildings, embassies or consulates, international organizations, schools and universities, religious sites, markets, hotels and restaurants frequented by foreigners/Westerners, festivals, etc.). All travel to northern Sinai is advised against; the authorities maintain a media blackout and special security zones in the region due to the ongoing terrorist campaign of Sinai Province.