2017
The scenario represents an assault by Ansar Bayt Al-Maqdis millitants, also known as Sinai Province who are affiliated with the Islamic State. They attack Al-Tarabin tribesmen south of Rifah.
This is part of the Islamic States attempt to impose religious rules across Egypt's North Sinai region.
CBC News states that the Ansar Bayt Al-Maqdis millitants are Sinai insurgents using the ISIS brand to attract recruits.
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