Al-Burhan Orders Investigation into Attack on Sudanese Miners Near Egyptian Border

Khartoum – Sudan Horizon

The Chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council, General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, issued a decision on Monday to form a committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding an incident that claimed the lives of Sudanese miners in the border area between Sudan and Egypt.

The committee, which includes representatives from the Public Prosecution, relevant judicial bodies, and security agencies, will investigate the circumstances and facts surrounding the incident and submit a detailed report on its findings.

In a statement, the Sovereignty Council mourned those who lost their lives in the tragic incident, expressing its sincere condolences and sympathy to the victims’ families and relatives.

The Council affirmed that protecting the lives, safety, and dignity of Sudanese citizens is a fundamental responsibility of the state. It stressed the need to address the incident seriously to ensure that the facts are uncovered and the border is protected and respected.

The statement noted that the leaderships of both countries had remained in contact immediately following the incident to ensure the protection of lives, preserve the fraternal relations between the two peoples, establish the circumstances of the incident, and ensure that the full facts are made available to the public.

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