Explosive device near a mosque
Assailants attempted to plant an explosive device near a mosque in Helwan neighborhood, Cairo city, Cairo governorate, Egypt. Two assailants, members of the Muslim Brotherhood were killed when the device detonated prematurely.
No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Muslim Brotherhood.
Sources
“Two killed in blast in Egyptian capital,” World Bulletin, May 22, 2014.”
“Interior Ministry – Two Muslim Brotherhood…,” AllAfrica.com, May 23, 2014.”
“Two killed in south Cairo bombing,” Al Ahram, May 22, 2014.”
