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Blast in northern Sinai kills 3 Egyptian troops

Egyptian forces have faced a long insurgency in northern Sinai. (AFP/File photo)
Egyptian forces have faced a long insurgency in northern Sinai. (AFP/File photo)
18 Nov 2019 01:11:35 GMT9
18 Nov 2019 01:11:35 GMT9
  • The explosion hit their armored vehicle Sunday in the town of Sheikh Zuweid

EL-ARISH, Egypt: A roadside bomb killed at least three members of the security forces in northern Sinai province. 

The explosion hit their armored vehicle Sunday in the town of Sheikh Zuweid. Four other security force members were wounded, including an officer.

No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack.

Egypt has for years been battling an insurgency in the northern Sinai Peninsula that's now led by a Daesh affiliate.

AP

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