Author Topic: Egypt’s forces ‘accidentally’ kill 12 tourists (Read 2364 times)

seniorp900 · **on:** September 14, 2015, 11:23:10 AM

Egyptian security forces killed 12 people, including Mexicans and Egyptians and injured 10 “by accident” on Monday, mistaking a tourist convoy for militants they were chasing in the country’s western desert, the ministry of interior said.
At least two Mexicans were killed, Mexico’s foreign ministry said in a statement.
A joint force from the Egyptian police and military was chasing militants in the country’s vast western desert, which borders Libya, when it inadvertently opened fire on the convoy, Reuters reported.
The convoy was made up of four-wheel drive vehicles, the Egyptian interior ministry said in a statement, adding that there will be an investigation into how and why the tourists entered an off-limits area.
Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto condemned the attack on his Twitter account, describing it as a tragic incident and demanding a full investigation.
“Mexico condemns these deeds against our citizens and has demanded an exhaustive investigation of what has occurred,” he tweeted.
Egypt’s tourism ministry spokesman told state news agency MENA the convoy was at an off-limits site and was using unlicensed cars. The convoy was taking part in an unapproved safari, he said.
Mexican ambassador Jorge Alvarez met with five Mexicans who were in stable condition in hospital, Mexico’s foreign ministry said.

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