At least six killed in attack on security checkpoint in Egypt's Western Desert
CAIRO -- At least six people were killed in an attack on a security checkpoint in Egypt's New Valley province in the Western Desert, state television said on Monday, adding that an exchange of fire was still ongoing.
The attack took place at around 8:15 pm in Naqb checkpoint 70 kilometres away from Kharga city, the broadcaster reported.
It was not immediately clear if the checkpoint was a police or military one, nor was the identity of the attackers clear.
