Egypt: Two Egyptian truck drivers killed after being shot by gunmen in Khartoum
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the death of two Egyptian drivers in a shooting in Khartoum and tasked the ambassador with contacting Sudanese authorities.
Translated by Qiyas from الجريدة — Original source
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Egyptians Abroad announced on Monday, October 12, that it is following up on a shooting incident targeting Egyptian truck drivers in Khartoum, which claimed the lives of two drivers and injured a third. The ministry confirmed its efforts to liaise with Sudanese authorities, monitor the condition of the injured driver, and repatriate the bodies of the deceased to Egypt.
According to a statement from the Egyptian Foreign Ministry, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty instructed the Egyptian ambassador to promptly contact Sudanese authorities to ascertain the circumstances of the incident, check on the well-being of the injured citizen, and take necessary measures to expedite the transfer of the deceased’s bodies to Egypt.
Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nader Zaki, stated that Egyptian Ambassador to Sudan, Yasser Sarour, held immediate contacts with Sudanese authorities, who reported having arrested the perpetrator.
The Egyptian ambassador met with the Governor of Khartoum, who attended to offer condolences and inquire about the health of the injured citizen. Medical staff overseeing his treatment confirmed that he requires urgent surgery.
