Deadly wave of attacks hits Egyptian soldiers in Sinai

The self-proclaimed Islamic State has claimed responsibility for an unprecedented, deadly wave of attacks on Egyptian soldiers in the Sinai Peninsula.

Deadly wave of attacks hits Egyptian soldiers in Sinai

The self-proclaimed Islamic State has claimed responsibility for an unprecedented, deadly wave of attacks on Egyptian soldiers in the Sinai Peninsula.

At least 70 people have been killed.

The violence comes two days after the country's most senior government official was assassinated in a car bombing.

Santilla Chingaipe has more.

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