Egyptian security forces, tipped off to the location of a suspected militant hideout, were ambushed en route to their planned raid near Bahariya Oasis. The militants fired rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs) and small-arms at the convoy, starting a firefight that ended with 53 soldiers and 15 militants dead. The militants were suspected to be involved with an Islamist uprising in Sinai, but Bahariya oasis is over a hundred miles southwest of where previous clashes have occurred, and none of the rebellious organizations have claimed responsibility.
This is definitely a setback for Egypt directly, and an indirect setback for stability in Middle East and surrounding areas. In our focus on the horrific fighting in Syria and Iraq sometimes blinds us to other struggles, especially in states that are regarded as more stable.
As always, here's the link:
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-41703303
Steven Grant Weber
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