Sudan’s Burhan orders inquiry after reported killing of 72 miners near Egyptian border

Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council Chairman Abdel Fattah al-Burhan on Monday ordered a fact-finding investigation into the reported killing of miners near the Egyptian border on Saturday, Anadolu reports. The council said in a statement that the committee would include representatives of the Public Prosecution and relevant judicial and security bodies. It will investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident and submit a report on its findings. No deadline was announced. “Protecting the lives of Sudanese citizens and safeguarding their safety and dignity is a fundamental responsibility of the state,” Burhan said. He stressed “the need to deal with the incident seriously, ensuring that the facts are uncovered and borders are protected and respected.” “The leaderships of the two brotherly countries are […]