Security Council condemns “Heinous, Cowardly” Arish attack

CAIRO – 12 September 2017: The Security Council strongly condemned the “heinous and cowardly” terrorist attack on Sinai that took place on Monday morning in the city of Arish, North Sinai, leaving 18 policemen killed, and three others injured.

Security convoys in the Arish city of North Sinai were bombed by IS militants. Four police armored vehicles were consequently destroyed.

In a statement released on Tuesday morning, the Security Council extended its deep condolences to the families of the victims and to the Egyptian government, calling for the prosecution and punishment of the perpetrators of such “wicked” acts and those who provided them with the financial and moral support.

Monday’s Arish attack drew a series of international condemnations, including the European Union’s (EU) Ambassador Ivan Surkoš who offered his condolences to the families of the victims of the terrorist attack, asserting the EU’s long standing support to Egypt in its war against terrorism.

North Sinai has specifically been a staging ground for militants operating in Egypt for decades. It is also home to the Islamic State’s Egyptian branch, which has been primarily targeting Christians and security forces in the area.