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Al Furqan Brigades

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This article is about the Egyptian jihadist group. For the Syrian armed group, see Alwiya al-Furqan.

The Al Furqan Brigades are a militant group that has been active throughout Egypt.[1] The brigades attacked a container ship that was passing through the Suez Canal in September 2013.[2] The group attacked a communications center in Maadi with RPGs in October 2013.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Egyptian jihadist group claims shooting attacks on 'apostates' and 'criminals'". Long War Journal. 30 September 2013. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
  2. ^ "Al Furqan Brigades claim 2 attacks on ships in Suez Canal, threaten more". Long War Journal. 7 September 2013. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
  3. ^ "VIDEO: Furqan Brigades claims responsibility for Cairo satellite RPG attack". Ahram Online. 8 October 2013. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
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