SINAI: At least 16 militants have been killed and four others were arrested in a massive security operation the northern Sinai Peninsula, the Egyptian army says on Sunday. Another 30 suspects were arrested, the army said in a statement carried by state TV. Security forces have for years battled an IS insurgency in North Sinai that has killed hundreds of soldiers and police. The militants have expanded their targets to include civilians over the last year or so. The operation comes weeks ahead of a March 26-28 presidential election in which al-Sisi is seeking a second term.

Source: Libya Today February 11, 2018 06:22 UTC