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Egypt: At least three people have been killed and 17 wounded in a grenade attack upon a bus carrying cement plant workers in the north of the Sinai Peninsula. Security and medical sources reported that suspected militants used rocket-propelled grenades to attack the bus.

Egypt: Alexandria Cement continued producing cement during a recent hostage scenario. In a release to the Egyptian Stock Exchange the producer announced that on 14 February 2013 some subcontractors trapped a number of their management officials and Alexandria Cement's management, including the factory manager. The subcontractors were calling for permanent contracts.

Alexandria Cement informed the authorities. The hostages were freed on 17 February 2013. All of the accused workers were arrested. Throughout the situation Alexandria Cement continued to produce cement, although deliveries were halted during this period.