Death toll rises to 22 in Egypt border post attack
CAIRO (AP) — The death toll from a brazen attack on a border post in Egypt's western desert along the border with Libya has risen to 22 troops, including three officers, the military said Sunday.
The attack on Saturday was deadliest suffered by Egypt's military in recent history. President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, the country's former military chief, called the assault a terrorist attack and said it would not go unpunished. He also declared a three-day mourning period.
"The heinous crime that took these brave souls and spilled their blood will not go unanswered," a statement from the presidency said. "Terrorism will be uprooted from every part of Egypt."
Military spokesman Brig. Gen. Mohammed Samir posted the names of the dead on his official Facebook page. A military funeral is expected later Sunday.
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