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8 Dead In Prison Break By Islamist Militants

September 24 2020

Egypt

At least eight people have been killed in an attempted prison break by militants in Cairo, reports the Egypt Independent.

On Wednesday, four Islamist militants who had been sentenced to death attempted to escape the Tora prison, reported Reuters.

The escapees and four police officers were killed in the attempt. Another officer was severely wounded and in intensive care, said medical and security sources.

Three of the prisoners were convicted in 2018 of establishing and joining the...

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