ISIS releases video claiming execution of 21 Egyptians in Libya

Cairo, SANA – The ISIS terrorist organization on Sunday released a graphic video showing ISIS terrorists beheading 21 Egyptian persons who had been kidnapped in Libya.

In the video, terrorists in black marched the captives, dressed in orange jump suits, to a beach near Tripoli. They were forced down onto their knees, then beheaded.

Following the release of the video, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi called for an urgent security talks. Egypt has announced seven days of mourning.

The Coptic Church confirmed that 21 Egyptians believed to have been held by ISIS are dead.

Mohammad Nassr

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