Report: Top Egyptian militant killed
Armed Sinai tribesman killed the head of an al Qaeda-inspired terror group on Friday, according to Egypt's state-run news agency.
MENA said that Shady
al-Meniey, the 26-year-old chief of Ansar Jerusalem, died in a drive-by
shooting in Egypt's volatile North Sinai. Three other militants also
were killed.
The Egyptian-based group has claimed responsibility for dozens of deadly attacks on civilian and government targets in Egypt.
CNN sought comment from Egypt's Armed Forces, but had yet to hear back.
Vote upcoming
Egyptians are scheduled to go to the polls in presidential balloting on Monday and Tuesday.
They are voting for a new
leader following the removal of Mohamed Morsy, the country's first
freely elected president, in a popular military coup last year.
The outcome of the vote
will likely bolster Egypt's relations with key allies Saudi Arabia,
Kuwait, and United Arab Emirates, Gulf states that poured billions of
dollars into supporting the Egyptian government after Morsy's ouster.
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