Egypt says clashes kill 7 troops, 59 militants in Sinai
Egypt said Tuesday at least seven troops, including an officer, have been killed in clashes with militants in recent operations in restive northern Sinai Peninsula, where its security forces have been battling a long-running insurgency led by a local affiliate of the Islamic State group.
The military said in a statement that forces have killed at least 59 suspected militants and arrested another 142 suspected militants and criminals.
