Al Azhar strongly condemns Arish attack

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Fri, 13 Oct 2017 - 01:37 GMT

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Fri, 13 Oct 2017 - 01:37 GMT

Al Azhar Grand Imam Ahmed el Tayyeb - File photo

Al Azhar Grand Imam Ahmed el Tayyeb - File photo

CAIRO - 13 October 2017: Al Azhar has strongly condemned a terrorist attack that targeted a security checkpoint in the city of Arish in North Sinai, killing six members of the Armed Forces.

In a statement on Friday, Al Azhar stressed that the Egyptian people stand by the Armed Forces and police in their fight against terrorist groups in Sinai.

The top Sunni Islam authority called on the international community to cooperate and coordinate efforts to combat terrorism, which has spread to all corners of the world.

It expressed its sincere condolences to the families of the martyrs, praying to God to have mercy on their souls.

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