3 extremists killed, 13 hotbeds destroyed in North Sinai crackdown
Fri, 12/12/2014 - 13:29 MENA
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The armed forces killed three alleged extremists and destroyed 13 alleged
terrorist shelters in a crackdown in south Sheikh Zuwaid, according to
security sources.

The operation targeted south Sheikh Zuwaid and Rafah. Five houses, and eight
huts allegedly used by militants against the police and armed forces were
destroyed, said the sources.

North Sinai has become a hotbed for militant activity since the ouster of
Muslim Brotherhood President Mohamed Morsy. Security forces have experienced
many deadly attacks at the hands of militants. The army has responded by
conducting raids throughout North Sinai in an attempt to crackdown on armed
militants and their supporters.

Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm