Egypt: The Hasam Movement's Ambitions Expand

The Hasam Movement -- a militant group behind numerous attacks on Egyptian security forces -- has seemingly expanded its list of targets. According to a statement released by the Hasam Movement on Oct. 1, the group set off an improvised explosive device at Myanmar's Embassy in Cairo on Sept. 30 in retaliation for the treatment of Rohingya Muslims by the government of Myanmar. The explosion, initially attributed to a gas leak or some other accidental cause by Egyptian sources, doesn't appear to have injured or killed any security forces, embassy employees or civilian bystanders. But the developments suggest a possible shift in how the group chooses to operate, as well as its future goals....