In 48 hours, a hundred Christian families fled the capital of North Sinai after the violent incidents against them. 15 days ago, the Egyptian branch of Daesh (IS) had promised to reinforce its attacks against « the infidels of Egypt ». Since then, seven people have been executed in the city of el-Arich alone.
violence of this type targeting Christians and Muslims in the Sinai have been regular for several years.
Reuters