Trials Planned For Nearly 300 Jihadis; Plots Directed At President, Saudi Crown Prince

November 21 2016

Egypt

Egyptian officials have announced that 292 jihadist suspects will be tried for various crimes, including plots to assassinate President Abdel-Fattah al-Sissi, reports Agence France-Presse.

The suspects, who were charged with being involved in 17 operations, were referred to a military court for being members of the ISIS-affiliate Sinai Province terrorist group, said a prosecution official on Sunday.

The suspects include 151 who are currently in custody and 66 who have...

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