The ministry of Interior said on Tuesday that it killed a militant belong to the armed group of Hasm in an exchange that took place in Fayoum. The observatory cited some Brotherhood leaders praising the performance of the militant group. The Egyptian state accuses the Muslim Brotherhood of hosting and training militant groups, through personnel, and financial support. The Egyptian government argues that such attacks are an attempt to return the now banned Muslim Brotherhood to power. However, the group denies its affiliation to any militant group.

Source: Daily News Egypt July 12, 2017 13:30 UTC