Over 40 killed in militant attacks in Egypt's Sinai
Karim Gamal el Deen
Press TV, Cairo
The Ansar Beit El Maqdis militant group carried out a series of coordinated attacks on security forces in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, leaving at least 44 dead, including 13 civilians. The attacks also left 100 people injured.
The group that has ties with ISIL claimed responsibility for the attacks via its twitter account. The incident is an escalation of violence and the level of intricacy of terrorist groups operating in Sinai.
While many hail the government's security strategies, others have been critical saying the government's focus is on suppressing political dissent rather than putting all effort into undermining extremist activities.
The news of killing dozens of people in Sinai has left Egyptians shocked and angry. They demand the government review current security strategies and bring to justice perpetrators of such crimes.
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