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Sunday, May 3, 2020
From the Liveblog of
Sunday, May 3, 2020
Egypt says 18 suspected militants killed in Sinai firefight
Egypt’s interior ministry says 18 suspected militants were killed in North Sinai in a firefight with security forces, two days after a deadly blast claimed by the Islamic State group.
“National security received intelligence about terrorist elements hiding out in a home in Bir al-Abed, where they were planning to launch hostile operations,” the ministry says in a statement.
“Their hideout was targeted and a firefight ensued, which led to the death of 18 (militants).”
Security forces found 13 automatic weapons, two explosive belts and three other explosive devices in their possession, the ministry says.
— AFP
