Traffic checkpoint on fire (Mahalah al-Kubra)
Assailants attempted to set a traffic checkpoint on fire in Mahalah al-Kubra city, Gharbia governorate, Egypt. Two assailants were killed by authorities. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Muslim Brotherhood.
Sources
“Egypt army kills leading extremist figure in Sinai,” Xinhua General News Service, April 11, 2014.”
“Two Brotherhood members die in shootout with Egypt police,” Arab News, April 11, 2014.”
“Two Muslim Brotherhood members killed in Egypt clashes =,” The Hindu, April 11, 2014.”
