Islamic State is now reported to be coaching Egypts most dangerous militant group. Confirmation that Islamic State is extending its influence to Egypt will sound alarm bells in Cairo, where the authorities are already facing a security challenge from home-grown militants. A senior commander from the Sinai-based Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis, which has killed hundreds of members of the Egyptian security forces over the last year, said Islamic State has provided instructions on how to operate more effectively. They teach us how to carry out operations. We communicate through the internet, the commander, who asked to remain anonymous, told Reuters.
Posted on: Sun, 07 Sep 2014 13:54:06 +0000
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