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19:06, 25-Nov-2017
Egyptian authorities say militants with 'ISIL flag' gunned down worshipers in Sinai mosque
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The death toll from Friday’s deadly mosque attack in North Sinai has risen to 305, including 27 children, according to Egyptian state news agency MENA.
Some 128 people were wounded when militants targeted al-Rawdah mosque with a bomb and gunfire during Friday prayers.
"Some 25-30 militants have gunned down the worshipers during the Friday prayer," said a statement of Egyptian General Prosecutor.
Damaged vehicles are seen after a bomb exploded at Al Rawdah mosque in Bir Al-Abed, Egypt November 25, 2017. /Reuters Photo
Damaged vehicles are seen after a bomb exploded at Al Rawdah mosque in Bir Al-Abed, Egypt November 25, 2017. /Reuters Photo
The attack took place after the mosque's preacher started his speech, when the terrorists set fire to the windows and doors of the mosque, besieging the worshipers inside, the statement said.
Later, some masked men, carrying black flags reading "There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his prophet," broke into the mosque with automatic weapons.
The attackers were riding five jeeps and they set seven cars of the worshipers ablaze before fleeing.
An explosive device went off on Friday outside a mosque near the Arish city in North Sinai, before militants opened fire at the prayers.
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, which is believed to be the deadliest in Egypt in recent years.
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Source(s): Xinhua News Agency