location: Rafah
notes: Clashes erupted in the city of Rafah, North Sinai on 16 April between younger members of the prominent al-Tarbiyeen tribe and militants from the Islamic State-affiliated group Sinai Province. There was an explosion at one of the tribe's headquarters in the city; younger tribe members responded and clashed with militants. The clashes led to the death of a man who was a driver for tribe members. The clashes were reportedly in response to the kidnapping of three IS fighters by local tribes.
target_text: location: Rafah, fatalities: 1