The army’s spokesperson, Tamer El-Refai, said that tribesmen attending a popular conference in the area of Abu Zenema in South Sinai declared their “major support” for the Egyptian Army against its fight against terrorism. For example, on Friday the Egyptian Army announced it inaugurated a secondary school in the area of Ras Sedr in South Sinai, in coordination with the Ministry of Education. The army also said in a statement that it will inaugurate a workshop to teach girls netting and sewing. During Friday’s conference, the army said that “the tribesmen thanked the military leadership and President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi for their support to the people of Sinai.” The tribesmen vowed to continue their support for the army. In many cases, police forces in Upper Egypt gather disputing families to reconcile in so called customary reconciliation sessions.

Source: Daily News Egypt April 01, 2017 14:26 UTC