Egypt military targeted in deadly Sinai attacks

At least 26 people have been killed in series of attacks by Islamist militants in the north of Egypt's Sinai peninsula.

Authorities say a car bomb detonated outside a military base in El-Arish and mortar rounds were also fired at a military hotel, a police club and more than a dozen checkpoints were completely destroyed. Other attacks took place in nearby towns, bordering Gaza.

The insurgents have intensified attacks since Egypt's Islamist President Mohammed Morsi was ousted in 2013.

Tensions have also been raised across Egypt this week amid protests marking the anniversary of the 2011 uprising that ousted then-leader Hosni Mubarak.

BBC