10 extremists killed, other 18 arrested in North Sinai
Sun, 23/11/2014 - 12:38 Al-Masry Al-Youm
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The Egyptian Armed Forces killed 10 alleged extremists and arrested 18
others were arrested in raids conducted in the cities of Rafah and Sheikh
Zuweid, North Sinai.
Official sources also report the army destroyed 11 motorbikes and 15
shelters being used to harbor extremists, and seized three vehicles and
several army uniforms.
The military also discovered seven bombs and a field hospital allegedly used
to treat injured militants, which were destroyed.
The troops did not suffer loses in the raids and are expected to resume
until the whole area is combed.
Medical sources disclosed on Saturday injury of a four-year old child in
al-Moqataa village, south of Sheikh Zuwaid, after being shot in the foot.
Direction of the bullet was not identified. The child was transferred to
Arish hospital for treatment.
Police arrested four Muslim Brotherhood elements over allegedly inciting
marches and violence against police and armed forces establishments.
Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm
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