Egyptian forces kill 25 Islamist militants in Sinai
Xinhua, October 26, 2015 Adjust font size:
Egyptian Army and police forces killed 25 Islamist militants during clashes in North Sinai in the last two days, state-run MENA news agency reported Sunday.
The joint forces dismantled 39 explosive devices and arrested 15 suspects in the province, the report said.
The forces also destroyed several hideouts of explosives and seven tons of cannabis, it added.
In September, the Egyptian Army started a comprehensive anti-terror operation in North Sinai.
The army said hundreds of militants have been killed during the ongoing operation.
On Oct. 7, it launched the second stage of the operation, dubbed Martyr's Right.
Egypt has been witnessing anti-government attacks that have left hundreds of police and army personnel dead or injured since the downfall of former President Mohammed Morsi in July 2013 in response to protests against his rule.
Most of the anti-state attacks were claimed by the "Sinai State," an Islamic militant group based in Sinai and affiliated with the Islamic State (IS) group. Endit