2 killed 3 wounded in egypt attack near luxor
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2 killed, 3 wounded in Egypt attack near Luxor

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A general view of the temple of Queen Hatshepsut in Luxor
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A policeman and a civilian were killed and three people wounded in an attack late on Thursday on a patrol in Esna, south of Luxor, the Interior Ministry said.

The police patrol had stopped a vehicle and when stopped, two gunmen fired on the patrol, the ministry said in a statement.

Related: Two German tourists killed in Egypt beach resort knife attack

One of the perpetrators were arrested while the other fled, the ministry said, adding that the wounded have been transferred to hospital.

Related: Saudi renews support to Egypt’s fight against terrorism after deadly attack

Attacks on security forces have been common in Egypt since the army, led by general-turned-President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, ousted Muslim Brotherhood President Mohamed Mursi in 2013 following mass protests against his rule.

Related: Egypt arrests 13 terrorist suspects 'preparing attacks'

In recent months, attacks have expanded to target Egypt’s Coptic Christians, the country’s largest minority.

source: Alarabiya

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