Explosion partially destroys intelligence building in Rafah, Egypt
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Saturday, November 24, 2012
An explosion partially destroyed an intelligence building in the city of Rafah, Egypt late tonight (Saturday). The explosion occurred just before midnight local time in Rafah. Witnesses report a large plume of smoke rising from the location.
It is not yet known what caused the explosion, but initial reports suggested it was a bomb. Authorities are searching the area for the possibility of more explosives. There are no reports of injuries or deaths.
Rafah sits on the border with the Gaza Strip in Palestine.
Sources
- "Una explosión destruye parte del edificio de la inteligencia de Egipto en Rafah" — RT News, November 25, 2012 (Spanish)
- "Large blast destroys Egypt intelligence building in Sinai" — Al Arabiya, November 25, 2012
- Moustafa Singer. "انفجار هائل في رفح بالقرب من مقر سيادي" — Shorouk News, November 25, 2012 (Arabic)
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