Egypt border guards killed in eastern desert operation
Two officers died during a raid targeting illegal gold mining in the Eastern Desert.
Two Egyptian military officers were killed during operations against illegal gold mining in the Eastern Desert. Egyptian Military Spokesperson Colonel Ahmed Othman Ali announced the deaths on Thursday, 5 November.
Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Jordan, along with the Arab League, issued condemnations of the attack on Egyptian border guard forces. Statements released on Friday, 6 November, expressed solidarity with Egypt and offered condolences to the families of the deceased officers.
The Arab League affirmed its support for Egypt's efforts to protect its security and territorial integrity, calling Egypt's stability a pillar of Arab national security. Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs also affirmed its solidarity with Egypt in confronting security threats.
Why it mattersThe deaths of two officers during security operations in the Eastern Desert were condemned by Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, and the Arab League.