The Islamic State has also intensified attacks on security forces and Coptic Christian civilians in recent months, killing about 100 Copts since December.
Kooxda ISIS ayaa xoojisay weerarada ay ku qaadeyso saldhigyada ciidamada iyo kaniisadaha Qibdiyiinta dhowrkii bilood ee la soo dhaafay, waxaana ay dileyn ku dhawaad 100 ka tirsan dadka qibdiyiinta tan iyo bishii December.