Attack on Egyptian Armed Forces
Assailants attacked an Egyptian Armed Forces checkpoint in Shubra Al-Kheima area, Cairo city, Cairo governorate, Egypt. At least six soldiers were killed and an unknown number of people were wounded in the attack. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, Egyptian Armed Forces officials attributed the attack to the Muslim Brotherhood.
Sources
“Police officers killed at Cairo checkpoint,” Al Jazeera, March 15, 2014.”
“Gunmen kill 6 army officers near Cairo,” Qatar Peninsula, March 16, 2014.”
“Five Egyptian soldiers shot dead in Cairo,” Frontier Post, March 15, 2014.”
