Egypt and Sudan investigate after two Egyptians shot dead in Khartoum

Egypt and Sudan are currently investigating the shooting of two Egyptian nationals in Khartoum, a development that followed the death of multiple Sudanese gold miners in an airstrike near the Egyptian border. Sudanese police have apprehended a 23-year-old gunman named Ibrahim Abdullah Adam, who reportedly admitted to the attack, which left a third Egyptian injured.

All three Egyptians were lorry drivers at the time of the incident. The Sudanese police officer who was wounded in the exchange of fire before the gunman's arrest remains a part of the ongoing investigation.

According to police, the motive behind the attack remains unclear, and the investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances and motivations. Neither Egypt nor Sudan has publicly attributed the air strike to any specific group or organization. The Egyptian military, in its statement, highlighted its ongoing efforts to counter illegal gold prospecting in the Eastern Desert, warning criminal elements to cease their activities to preserve Egypt's sovereignty within its borders.

The Foreign Ministry of Egypt expressed its concern over the "regrettable" shooting in Khartoum, emphasizing mutual respect between the two nations, including respect for their sovereignty and territorial integrity. Egyptian and Sudanese foreign ministers exchanged phone calls to discuss the incident, reaffirming their commitment to maintaining strong relations.

The air strike near the border was initially reported by various human rights organizations and watchdog groups in Sudan, with death toll figures ranging from 13 to 200. Some media outlets reported the number to be as high as 200. Human rights groups have expressed their condemnation of the targeting of civilians, stating that such actions cannot be justified on security grounds.

The Sovereign Council of Sudan's military-led government stated that the airstrike took place in the border region with Egypt and emphasized their commitment to protecting lives and relations between the two countries. They called for the responsible parties to be held accountable for the incident.