Egypt has moved to follow up on a shooting incident targeting a number of Egyptian truck drivers in Sudan's capital, Khartoum, which left two drivers dead and another injured.
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry said on Monday that it was closely following the incident after an armed man opened fire on a number of Egyptian truck drivers in Khartoum, killing two and injuring another.
Egyptian Diplomatic Efforts Underway
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty instructed the Egyptian ambassador to Sudan to promptly contact Sudanese authorities to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and check on the condition of the injured Egyptian citizen.
He also directed officials to take the necessary measures to transport the bodies of the two deceased drivers back to Egypt as soon as possible, according to the Egyptian Foreign Ministry.
Egypt's ambassador to Sudan, Yasser Sorour, held immediate contacts with Sudanese authorities to follow up on the incident. Egyptian media reports said Sudanese authorities had arrested the alleged perpetrator.
Injured Driver Under Medical Care
Egyptian authorities are also following the condition of the injured driver. Egyptian media reports said the medical team treating him had determined that he required urgent surgery.
The Egyptian ambassador also met with the governor of Khartoum, who visited to offer condolences and check on the condition of the injured Egyptian citizen.
Arrangements to Repatriate the Bodies
Egyptian authorities are working to complete the necessary procedures to repatriate the bodies of the two deceased drivers, in coordination with Sudanese authorities.
The incident comes as Khartoum continues to face the security and humanitarian consequences of Sudan's ongoing war, which has affected the capital and other parts of the country.
Investigations are continuing to establish the circumstances and motives behind the shooting, while the relevant authorities proceed with legal measures concerning the incident.