Egypt's army has poured troops and armour into the Sinai to crush militant activity which has surged since the military overthrew Islamist president Mohamed Morsi on July 3.
A subsequent crackdown on Islamists has resulted in more than 1,000 people being killed and more than 2,000 arrested nationwide.
Dozens of soldiers and policemen have also been killed in near daily attacks in the Sinai.
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A subsequent crackdown on Islamists has resulted in more than 1,000 people being killed and more than 2,000 arrested nationwide.
Dozens of soldiers and policemen have also been killed in near daily attacks in the Sinai.
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