A statement from the Egyptian army after the killing of two of its soldiers

Yesterday, Tuesday, the Egyptian armed forces issued a statement, after the killing of 2 of its soldiers in the peacekeeping forces in Mali.

The statement said: "The armed forces mourn with great sadness the martyrs of duty in the Egyptian peacekeeping forces in the State of Mali, following the explosion of an explosive device while carrying out one of the tasks."

The statement stated: "The accident resulted in the death of (2) - the injury of (4) other degrees of the Egyptian peacekeeping forces... All necessary measures are being taken in coordination with the United Nations."

The statement continued: "As the armed forces extend their sincere condolences and sympathy, praying to God Almighty to bestow mercy and forgiveness on the martyrs, and to inspire their families patience and solace, with our sincere wishes for a speedy recovery to the injured. The armed forces affirm that their role in maintaining international peace and security stems from their faith." fully emphasizing the importance of peace and coexistence and the eradication of terrorism under the umbrella of the United Nations.

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