Egypt's youth turn to Islamic State

A supporter of Muslim Brotherhood's presidential candidate Mohamed Morsy celebrate his victory in the election with Salafi flag at Tahrir Square in Cairo June 24, 2012. Islamist Morsy was declared Egypt's first freely elected president on Sunday, sparking joy among his Muslim Brotherhood supporters on the streets who vowed to continue a struggle to take power from the generals who retain ultimate control. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh (EGYPT - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS) - RTR343KP

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A supporter of the Muslim Brotherhood and deposed Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi shouts slogans against an Egyptian court's decision to sentence Mursi and other leaders to death, at a rally in Al Haram street near Giza square, south of Cairo, Egypt June 19, 2015. Mursi will appeal against a conviction for violence, kidnapping and torture imposed by a court over the killing of protesters, his lawyers were quoted as saying by state media on Thursday. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh - RTX1H9EE

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Egypt's youth turn to Islamic State

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