NEWS | ISIS Executes 3 Males in Northern Egypt

May 9, 2017
May 9, 2017
ICC News

A father and his two sons were recently kidnapped by ISIS and their bodies were finally found over the weekend. The decapitated bodies were taken to the hospital and prepped for burial. Reports suggest that the sons’ mother was killed in the attack which also witnessed the three men’s kidnapping. This is another reminder of ISIS’ active presence in northern Egypt and the danger Christians face every day. Learn more:http://ow.ly/yqTE30bzmcg

History of Violence

The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) is a terrorist organization that emerged in 2016 after splitting from Boko Haram. It is affiliated with ISIS and operates primarily in Nigeria and the surrounding region, targeting both civilians and military forces.

ISWAP has been responsible for numerous attacks, including assaults on Christian communities, kidnappings, and executions, as part of its broader jihadist agenda.

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Persecution

These violent actions contribute to ongoing instability in northern Nigeria, where religious and ethnic tensions remain high.

The international community, including the United Nations and several governments, has condemned ISWAP’s attacks, recognizing them as acts of terrorism.

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