Monday, September 14, 2015
Egypt: Security forces killed 12 tourists thinking they were terrorists
Egyptian security forces opened fire on a group of tourists mistake, thinking it was terrorists and killed 12 people, said the Interior Ministry of Egypt today. According to a statement of the ministry, another 10 people were injured.
The ministry said the incident happened at night, during a security operation by police in the western desert region Al Ouachat.
"Four SUV vehicles occurred in the restricted area and opened fire against. It was later revealed that it was a caravan of Mexican tourists. Twelve people, including Mexicans and Egyptians, were killed. Ten people were sent to hospitals, "the ministry said in a statement. The authorities are conducting an investigation.
Egypt: Security forces killed 12 tourists thinking they were terrorists
Egyptian security forces opened fire on a group of tourists mistake, thinking it was terrorists and killed 12 people, said the Interior Ministry of Egypt today. According to a statement of the ministry, another 10 people were injured.
The ministry said the incident happened at night, during a security operation by police in the western desert region Al Ouachat.
"Four SUV vehicles occurred in the restricted area and opened fire against. It was later revealed that it was a caravan of Mexican tourists. Twelve people, including Mexicans and Egyptians, were killed. Ten people were sent to hospitals, "the ministry said in a statement. The authorities are conducting an investigation.
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